Australian Government Urged to Back Solar Research

With the Australian government cutting back on its financial support to the solar power industry, sector leaders are calling on the administration to assume a more active role in promoting solar research. Tindo Solar manager Richard Inwood is among those who want the government to shift its support to renewable energy from subsidies to investment in research. Tindo Solar is the only factory that manufactures solar panels in Australia. Most of the panels used in the country are from China. Inwood acknowledges that Australia cannot compete yet with China’s cheap labour but it can lead in terms of research. He...

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What’s the Future of Solar Battery Storage?

One of the reasons why some people are still hesitant to use off-grid solar power is the availability and reliability. While the Australian government is offering discounts and encouraging people to use renewable energy, the problem of low supply during an overcast day remains. That’s the reason why solar battery storage systems have become more important.   Future Solar Battery Storage Solutions Simply put, battery storage systems will ensure your home has an uninterrupted power supply so even if the sun is out, you won’t have to go back to the grid for electricity. Because it is so important, companies...

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