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- 1Australia's main grid runs on 80% renewables for consecutive days▼Australia's main grid hits 80% renewables on consecutive days, rooftop solar tops half of demand
Australia's main electricity grid has recorded 80% renewable energy across consecutive days, with rooftop solar at times supplying more than half of demand. The milestone highlights how quickly household solar and other renewables are displacing coal and gas generation in the national market, drawing attention as one of the fastest energy transitions among advanced economies.
- 2New South Wales trials battery models to extend solar benefits●Australia’s NSW trials property-level and community battery models to extend solar benefits
Australia's New South Wales has launched trials of property-level and community battery models aimed at extending the benefits of rooftop solar to more households. The schemes will test how stored solar energy can be shared, easing grid pressure and lowering costs. The state is a leader in household solar uptake, making storage a key next step in its energy transition.
- 3Free tool estimates rooftop solar capacity from a photo▼Free software calculates how many solar modules fit on a rooftop from a photo
A free software tool can now calculate how many solar modules fit on a rooftop using just a photograph. The tool is aimed at helping homeowners and installers quickly assess a roof's solar potential without a site visit, by estimating available space and panel count from images.
- 4Powerwall 3 helps California homeowner beat PG&E peak rates▼California homeowner couldn't install solar, then a Powerwall 3 took on PG&E's peak rates
A California homeowner who was unable to install solar panels has reportedly turned to Tesla's Powerwall 3 battery to cut energy costs, using stored power during PG&E's expensive peak-rate hours. The story is being shared by outlets covering sustainable living and energy savings, highlighting batteries as an alternative route to lower bills when rooftop solar is not an option.