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Battery rebates are changing 1 May 2026

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (348+ words) As announced in December 2025, important changes are coming to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, when incentives will be tiered based on the size of the battery. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is keeping a close eye on battery retailers and…...

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Water-spray cooling system improves PV module efficiency by 28% in arid setting

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (322+ words) Researchers have developed a smart water-spray cooling system for PV panels that activates only when temperatures exceed a set threshold, boosting efficiency while minimising water use in arid conditions. The system raised power output and reduced module temperatures, offering similar…...

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DMEGC launches 475 W full-black solar module

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (405+ words) The Chinese manufacturer said its new rooftop solar module offers 455475W power, 22.823.8% efficiency, 96-cell double-glass design, and IP68 protection. Chinese solar manufacturer DMEGC'has introduced a new addition to its rooftop portfolio with the G12RT-G48HBB, a full-black n-type monofacial module designed for residential and…...

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Modelling points to used batteries powering $6.9 billion industry

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (572+ words) Australia's battery materials recovery sector could contribute $6.9 billion to the national economy by 2050 as end-of-life lithium ion batteries surge from electric vehicles and energy storage, according to a new national industry profile. New analysis shows Australia's rapidly growing battery materials…...

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Antimony emerges as strong candidate dopant for Czochralski PV wafers

3+ day, 51+ min ago  (381+ words) PL-based full-wafer dopant-distribution images (182 " 182 mm2) of the seed-end wafers doped with Sb, P, and Ga. Image: Australian National University, Journal of Crystal Growth, CC BY 4.0 The research team used wafers taken from the central sections of ingots grown by the RCz…...

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Sigenergy unveils 166 kW inverter for C&I solar

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (378+ words) Sigenergy has launched a 166 kW IP66-rated inverter for C&I solar and storage offering nine MPPT trackers and flexible AC/DC connections. The launch coincided with the opening of its Nantong Smart Energy Centre in China, a 136,000m" facility for R…...

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GoodWe introduces low-noise all-in-one storage system for rooftop solar

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (511+ words) The three phase energy storage system encompasses the inverter, battery and energy management into a single system, suited for residential customers and scalable to the small-scale commercial and industrial market. Chinese inverter and energy storage manufacturer GoodWe'has unveiled its latest…...

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Longi launches fire-resistant solar module for rooftop PV

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (316+ words) The Chinese manufacturer has launched a fire-resistant version of its Hi-MO X10 module for distributed PV applications, featuring back-contact technology and up to 24.8% efficiency. The company says the module adds enhanced fire-safety design to address rooftop PV risks such as hot…...

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Tigo debuts 725 W optimiser for high-power solar modules

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (426+ words) The new product has a maximum wattage of 725 W, a maximum current of 22 A, and a maximum efficiency of 99.6%. United States-based DC power optimiser technology provider Tigo Energy has unveiled a new optimiser for high-power modules. "The TS4-A (725 W) optimiser is…...

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Trina Solar unveils 485 W TOPCon PV panel with 24.3% efficiency

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (525+ words) The Chinese manufacturer has launched its third-generation Vertex S+ G3 dual-glass TOPCon modules for residential and commercial applications. The new products feature upgraded module architecture and a temperature coefficient if -0.26% per C. The Vertex S+ G3 panel Chinese PV module manufacturer Trina Solar'has…...