In the last week, Sydney-headquartered MPower has connected two 5MW solar farms in South Australia to the grid. [Read more…]
Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus Hybrid Inverter – Backup Without A Battery
Fronius has announced its GEN24 Plus hybrid inverter is now available in a Primo single-phase variant – and it can supply backup power without a battery. [Read more…]
NSW Inquiry Tackles Coal Ash Issue
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Image: Bayswater Power Station Coal Ash Dam | Source: Hunter Community Environment Centre
A NSW Parliamentary Inquiry has delivered a report recognising coal ash is a toxic waste product that needs better regulation and utilisation. [Read more…]
Campbelltown City Council Trialling Electric Car
Sydney’s Campbelltown City Council is putting a Nissan Leaf through its paces – and it will be charged with some help from solar energy. [Read more…]
Cessnock City Council Confirms Power Partnership Pledges
New South Wales’ Cessnock City Council is another step towards a cleaner energy future with confirmation of pledges under the Cities Power Partnership. [Read more…]
Solar Power System Safety – Flood Events
If you’re a solar owner, it’s important to know about solar power system safety ahead of, during and after flood events. [Read more…]
Canadian Solar Warns Of Panel Price Increase
Although a challenging year, Canadian Solar saw major growth in panel shipments in 2020 – but also warned of a price rise looming. [Read more…]
Call For Net Zero Emissions In Australian Healthcare
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) want to see Australia’s healthcare sector slash its carbon emissions 80 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040. [Read more…]
Yallourn Power Station Closure Inquiry Announced
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Yallourn Power Station | Image via Google
Victoria’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is to delve into the economic impacts of the early closure of Yallourn Power Station. [Read more…]
Germany’s Home Battery Storage Boom Continues
While yet to really take off in Australia, home batteries are installed more often than not with new solar power systems in Germany. [Read more…]
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