Launch of Versatile Solar Roof Mounting Solution Solpod recently launched a new solar roof mounting solution to be marketed through the German solar mounting company Schletter. The innovative and versatile product is suitable for a large range of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops. Solpod is proud to be part of an Australian manufacturing base, helping […]
Tag Archives: Australian manufactured
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Oct
Oct
SOLPOD – PRESS RELEASE Launching 100% Australian Made solar mounting solution Solpod Pty Ltd, Australia’s only manufacturer of complete solar rooftop mounting solutions, has signed an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement with Schletter, a German based, global leader in solar mounting solutions. Solpod will manufacture its innovative multi-function roof mounting system for Schletter in Australia. […]
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Sep
Sep
Solpod is pleased to announce its relocatable rooftop solar is now available across Western Australia through MPS Building and Electrical. Solpod developed the world’s first re-deployable solar systems for commercial and industrial rooftops. The Solpod solar range is now available in WA for the first time, using the contractors MPS. James Larratt, CEO of Solpod, […]
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Sep
Sep
600 MW of Solar & Wind in Victoria Solpod welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement that renewables will help drive Victoria’s economic recovery from the coronavirus. The Victorian Government plans on a market sounding process for at least 600 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind projects. Lily D’Ambrosia, the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, […]
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Aug
Aug
Solpod was thrilled to be one of five clean energy start-ups selected to participate at the Renewable Energy Founder Forum, hosted by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Innovation Bay. The Renewable Energy Founder Forum was held on Hopin, a virtual events platform. Over 170 executives and investors in renewables attended the online event. […]
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Aug
Aug
The optimal orientation of solar panels is often debated within the industry. While facing panels north can generate the most electricity, the generation is condensed during the hours either side of midday. An alternative approach is called east-west and involves half the panels facing east and half the panels facing west. The east-west orientation produces […]
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Aug
Aug
Powering Australia’s schools with solar is an opportunity to generate jobs and stimulate the economy, at a time of continued uncertainty. Industry analysis is showing how investment in renewables can rebuild Australia’s economy. Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) have submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, asking for funding to equip all schools […]
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Jul
Jul
Solpod is pleased to report that we are now officially recognised as ‘Australian Made’ by Australian Made Campaign Limited! Manufacturing our solar pods in Australia is something we are very proud of; creating jobs, supporting local manufacturing and innovation, and helping to stimulate the local economy. Our product is now live on the Australian Made […]
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Jul
Jul
Late in 2019, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasted ‘breathtaking’ growth in commercial solar. At that time, PV Magazine even believed the IEA under-estimated the growth potential of commercial solar. Energy industry observers note through the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic, commercial solar continues to offer business cheaper energy. Commercial solar can help businesses reduce their […]
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Jul
Jul
Solpod offers a new, Australian designed and manufactured solar PV product for industrial rooftops. Solpod’s innovation in the solar industry is to offer businesses relocatable and rentable solar. Established in 2017, Solpod’s solar mounting systems are fully Australian made and manufactured. Solpods are solar photovoltaic panels, prefabricated into redeployable ‘pods.’ Solpods are suitable for commercial […]