Record-breaking 1GW commercial solar installations in 2024
Against a challenging economic backdrop, many Australian businesses chose to invest in energy resilience in 2024 with a record-breaking 1GW of solar power installed on commercial buildings.
Navigating the commercial market in 2025
2024 was a tough year for Australian businesses. According to CreditorWatch’s November 2024 figures (1): Insolvencies rose a staggering 57% year on year. The average business failure and closure rate across all sectors reached 5.1%, the highest level since August 2020.
New accreditation for solar installers: What you need to know
A hot topic at this year’s Smart Energy Conference was the unveiling of the new Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) scheme. Installers and designers have until 29th May 2024 to transfer…
Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs: An explainer
This month, the government announced a $41 million grant pool in Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs. Could your business be eligible to cash-in and upgrade to energy-efficient equipment? Find out here.
The Capacity Investment Scheme: What do commercial-solar installers need to know?
Australia has committed to raising renewables to 82 per cent of the energy mix by 2030, and last week, Chris Bowen announced some changes to make sure we reach our renewable-energy targets.
Top takeouts from All-Energy Australia 2023
Australia’s largest clean-energy trade show, All-Energy, didn’t disappoint this year, offering up a unique insight into the current state of the industry – and where it’s going.
QLD and NSW lead the charge in Australia’s solar industry resurgence
Recent data indicates an Australian solar industry resurgence, with the sector not only rebounded from the lull of 2022 but surpassing pandemic-era levels.
Power perspectives: talking solar at Smart Energy 2023
Insights from Smart Energy Expo 2023. Challenges and opportunities ahead of the industry and key event takeaways.
Webinar: How I scaled a commercial solar and energy business
Notes and recording from our webinar on scaling a solar and energy business focused on the commercial sector, held March 20, 2023.
5 key questions for solar discovery calls
Improve your solar discovery calls, achieve better outcomes and showcase your expertise in commercial solar with these 5 key questions.