Solar-powered avocados: A smart move for Sparacino Farms
Since 1973, brothers Joe and Alf have run Sparacino Farms, a thriving avocado and citrus operation tucked away in the lush hinterland of the Central Coast.
Heat pumps 101
According to the latest SunWiz data, the number of air-source heat pumps deployed each year has been growing by 50% since 2020. (Last year, there were four heat pumps installed for every solar hot water system.)
Penrose Glass slashes energy bills with smart solar move
Like many Australian manufacturing businesses, Penrose Glass faced rising electricity bills in recent years – a challenge they were determined to address.
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.