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South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says if Labor is re-elected, it will boost the state’s Renewable Energy Target to 75 per cent by 2025. [Read more…]
Development Application Lodged For Australia’s Largest Urban Solar Farm
A development application has been submitted to Western Australia’s City of Fremantle for a solar farm proposed for a former South Fremantle landfill site. [Read more…]
Trump Solar Tariffs A Taxing Situation For SunPower
SunPower’s president and CEO isn’t particularly happy with the Trump Administration’s recent attempt to help “Make America Great Again” through punitive duties on imported cells and solar panels. [Read more…]
Queensland Legacy 44c Solar Feed In Tariff Rule Change Update
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Solar installers and households/businesses on Queensland’s legacy 44c solar feed in tariff (Solar Bonus Scheme) should be aware of pending changes to the scheme. [Read more…]
Statutory Voltage Limits Change In Queensland To Benefit Solar Power
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Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape. [Read more…]
Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open Today
Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model. [Read more…]
Solar Powered Rover Sees 5,000th Martian Dawn
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For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far. [Read more…]
Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia
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The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake. [Read more…]
Solar Power At Sea – Offshore Solar Farm Project Commences
A really, really, big potential platform for solar panels? | Image : Kantasimo
Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another. [Read more…]
Hyperloop For Queensland A “Ludicrous Pipe Dream”
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Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1. [Read more…]
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