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SAJ Electric builds global image with “Relentless Energy” at its core SAJ Electric is making a deliberate strategic shift from selling products overseas to building a global brand that is competitive beyond price. It’s recent activities in Australia illustrate the shift.
SAJ Electric
Oct 09, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Australia’s rooftop installs rise on back of battery rebate scheme Australia’s rooftop solar deployments increased by more than 7% last month with the latest data revealing that almost 312 MW of small-scale PV capacity was installed across the country in September 2026.
David Carroll
Oct 08, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Utility solar generation reaches record highs in Australia Output from Australia’s large-scale renewable energy assets continues to climb with the nation’s utility PV and wind power plants generating a total of 5.44 TWh of clean energy in September, delivering a 7% increase on the same time last year.
David Carroll
Oct 06, 2026
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Rooftop solar, home battery installs hit record highs in Australia Australians are installing rooftop solar and batteries at record scale with the latest data revealing households added 1,894 MW of new PV generation and 8,691 MWh of energy storage capacity in the first half of 2026.
David Carroll
Sep 29, 2026
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Markets & Policy
Australian grid operator trials C&I rooftop solar initiative to share energy benefits with renters Ausgrid is rolling out a trial to turn commercial and industrial rooftop solar surplus into an opportunity to share energy with consumers without solar access, such as neighbourhood renters and apartment dwellers.
Ev Foley
Sep 18, 2026
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Australia to introduce technical code for consumer energy resources Australia’s new regulatory framework for solar inverters, batteries and other consumer energy resources will require suppliers to register products and prove compliance with a technical code. It also introduces national-level accreditation for installers.
Patrick Jowett
Sep 14, 2026
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Applications & Installations
Hydrostor secures grid connection for 200 MW/1,600 MWh compressed air storage project in Australia Hydrostor has secured grid connection approval for its 200 MW/1,600 MWh Silver City compressed-air energy storage project in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The eight-hour storage facility will strengthen grid reliability, support renewables, and provide backup power and long-term energy security for the region.
David Carroll
Sep 02, 2026
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Australian grid operator announces curtailment drill for rooftop PV South Australia’s grid operator will complete its annual test of its ability to temporarily curtail rooftop solar generation on August 25. Solar systems in the state will be curtailed for up to one hour, expected to cause the loss of around 1.5 kWh of generation per installation.
Patrick Jowett
Aug 20, 2026
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Applications & Installations
World’s largest cattle station installs microgrid as primary power source The world’s largest cattle station, located in South Australia, has deployed rooftop solar to tackle energy reliability and the diesel costs impacting its operations.
Ev Foley
Aug 07, 2026