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Falling costs allowed the world to add record new renewable capacity even as investment fell, according to a new report.

Australian rooftop solar installations reached record number for the first quarter, as consumers reacted to soaring electricity bills.

The fossil fuel industry’s scare campaign over renewable energy has seen households and businesses flocking to install solar on their roofs.

Yet another report highlights how fossil fuel generators have "melted" in the summer heatwave, with 3,000MW of capacity lost as use of air conditioners soared in early February.

SolarEdge is expanding its business in the Indian PV market with a new country manager, office, and recruitment of a local team.

Wind & solar PV will likely meet at least 15% of NEM demand by 2019. Even more remarkably,wind and solar could account for 64% of demand in South Australia - an unparalleled percentage.

A decision next week that could influence future of battery storage and peaking gas plants will be a major test of market rule maker's ability and desire to keep the energy oligopoly in check. And new evidence has emerged on why the change is so badly needed.

Iron Mountain Incorporated announced this week that its Data Centre business is now 100% powered by renewable electricity thanks to a newly signed 15-year PPA.

Transgrid says t has received enquiries for more than 6,000MW of large scale solar so far in 2017, and sees renewables making up 95% of demand by 2050.

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.