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Newly introduced limits on rooftop solar and battery storage capacities could motivate some households to go at least partially off-grid. - potentially bringing forward the much discussed death spiral. Meanwhile, a regulator warns that system upgrades will require the entire system to meet latest standards.

Going off-grid is a big step. It requires careful consideration, good design and engaged users.

Researchers at ANU have achieved 26.4% efficiency using a stacked configuration of silicon and perovskite solar cells.

New Australia-wide standard gives networks power to limit size of household solar systems – and could push up prices for AC-coupled battery storage products from Tesla, Enphase, Selectronic and others.

As part of meeting its commitment under the Paris Agreement, the European Union announced it will build no more coal plants after 2020.

Donald Trump aims to extend the party for fossil fuels, even if it that means we make a much bigger mess.

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been appointed by Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar companies, as Owner’s Engineer for two solar farms in Queensland.

Uni Newcastle and Infratech unveil thermo-chemical competitor to rooftop solar and battery storage - apparently able to produce heat, hot water and 24-hour power.

The Sydney Opera House and its energy supplier EnergyAustralia today announced a major partnership to help the country’s pre-eminent performing arts centre and number one tourist destination deliver its Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP).

Metricon becomes latest Australian housing developer to offer rooftop solar and storage as optional extra in new-build homes in Queensland.

“Off-grid guy” Michael Mobbs is so frustrated by the poor performance of his off-grid system in inner Sydney terrace house that he has decided to junk it and is calling for new proposals. It is a salutary lesson for others wishing to follow.

The Paris agreement to limit global warming to below 2°C requires nothing short of a global energy revolution. Is this possible?

Drawing from personal experience, a look at what the new national standard for solar installation could mean for home solar and battery plans.

The 2017 Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme target has been revealed. So what does this mean for solar installs?

Victoria battery storage tender attracts more than 100 proposals, outstripping even the phenomenal response to South Australia tender. Meanwhile, changes to obscure rules that could encourage more storage and demand response become a mainstream issue.

Scrapping of planned coal power and accelerated investment in wind and solar are essential, but it can be done significantly cheaper than IEA estimates.

Having lost ground early in the month, March energy efficiency market prices were stable, amid talk of cheaper forms of commercial lighting.

Herbert Smith Freehills has acted for the financiers on the project financing of the A$26.6 million Gullen Solar Farm project near Canberra.

Day 2 of the Large-Scale Solar 2017 conference in Sydney saw some interesting themes emerge. Here are five of them...

Rooftop solar capacity in Queensland receiving state's now defunct premium FiT of 44c/kWh has been overtaken by the total of rooftop solar receiving retail rate.