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This Week in Solar: Ground-mounted Solar System a Good Alternative to a Rooftop Installation, FIMER’s PVS-175 Inverters to Power SA Solar Farms

This Week in Solar: Ground-mounted Solar System a Good Alternative to a Rooftop Installation, FIMER’s PVS-175 Inverters to Power SA Solar Farms

1. When is a Ground-mounted Solar System a Good Alternative to a Rooftop Installation?

Ground-mounted solar systems are not just an option for massive solar farms. These systems can also be an option for those who’d like to get solar but may find – for a variety of reasons – that a rooftop solar system would not be suitable for them. There’s a number of key aspects to consider before deciding on a favorite between rooftop and ground-mounted solar – so let’s unpack them now.

2. FIMER’s PVS-175 Inverters to Power SA Solar Farms

FIMER, a global leader in solar inverter technology, was selected as a solar module provider of choice for the first two of five mid-large scale solar farms in regional South Australia. The solar farms, led by Yates Electrical Services Group (YES Group) and Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, will deliver approximately 20 MW of electricity generation to the SA grid that will power around 5,000 homes.

3. Perth suburbs chosen for $35 million virtual power plant combining solar and batteries

As summer kicks off, suburbs on Perth's fringe sharing one of Australia's highest rates of rooftop solar have been chosen for a new $35 million virtual power plant.

4. How Much More Do Renters Pay For Solar Homes In Australia?

A newly published study answers the question: “Do solar panels increase housing rents in Australia?” – and by how much. While a lot has been written (and perhaps exaggerated at times) about solar panels increasing home value in Australia, there hasn’t been much on how much they increase rental value in terms of what Australian renters are actually paying.

5. Pulling the switch: how to find a new clean energy provider in Australia

With the sale of electricity provider Powershop to Shell, many customers drawn to good climate credentials are pondering their options. Since multinational energy giant Royal Dutch Shell expanded into Australia’s residential electricity market by purchasing our greenest power company, Powershop Australia, many of Powershop’s 185,000 customers have apparently considered jumping ship.

This Week in Solar: What to Know About Solar Battery Retrofitting, Victoria Solar Rebate Delivers Extra 1GW of Rooftop Installations

This Week in Solar: What to Know About Solar Battery Retrofitting, Victoria Solar Rebate Delivers Extra 1GW of Rooftop Installations

1. What to Know About Retrofitting a Solar Battery in 2021 There’s a number of pathways available for solar households looking to do this, but it’s...

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This Week in Solar: Aussie Solar Power Trekking Towards 4 Million Installations, Wind and Solar Set New Record

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1. How Long Until 4 Million? Charting Aussie Solar Power Growth After Officially Hitting 3 Million Installations The story of solar power’s growth in...

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This Week in Solar: What Actually Drives Down Solar Costs, Federal Government's Historic Climate Change Bill Passes Parliament to Legislate Emissions Reduction Target

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1. What Actually Drives Down Solar Costs? While the fact recent years have seen a consistent downward trend surrounding the costs of solar is great,...

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