The Smart Energy Council states the National Energy Guarantee is “junk policy” and is calling on Australians to email state energy ministers telling them to stop it in its current form. [Read more…]
June A Bumper Month For Small Scale Solar In Australia
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June was another busy period for the Australian rooftop solar installation sector, but not quite as hectic as May. [Read more…]
ESCO Pacific Takes Solar Farm Decision To VCAT
Rural City of Wangaratta Council have been unable to arrive at a decision on whether to green-light Glenrowan Solar Farm, so the developer has taken the application to VCAT. [Read more…]
Hanwha Q CELLS Claims Market Leadership In Japan
Hanwha Q CELLS Japan says its shipment of 770 MW of solar panel capacity in 2017 secured it top market share among all module suppliers in the country. [Read more…]
Bendigo Sustainability Group’s Latest Community Solar Projects
Bendigo Sustainability Group is powering towards reaching fundraising goals for two community solar energy projects in its region. [Read more…]
UNSW Researchers Break CZTS Solar Cell Efficiency Record
While CZTS solar cell technology may still not be ready for prime time, it’s getting closer thanks to the efforts of UNSW Sydney researchers. [Read more…]
The Big Benefits Of Small Off-Grid Solar Power
Micro off grid solar systems deployed in households across East Africa are boosting productivity, connectivity, health, prosperity and general quality of life. [Read more…]
Fujitsu Joins RE100, Sets Example For Other Companies In Japan
Fujitsu has become the tenth Japanese company to join the RE100, an initiative encouraging the world’s most influential firms to commit to 100% renewable power. It’s a particularly significant announcement given the state of energy in Japan. [Read more…]
831kW Commercial Solar Project In Tasmania Officially Opened
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One of Tasmania’s largest commercial solar power projects has been completed and is ready to put a major dent in locally-owned freight company SRT Logistics’ power bills. [Read more…]
WA Coal Town Council Votes Against Saving With Solar Power
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Installing solar panels could have saved Shire of Collie and its ratepayers a bucket of cash, but Council has voted against the idea. Why? Because Collie is a coal town. [Read more…]
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