For more than 4 years, Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) has been utilising people power to help community groups install solar.
Some Risen Panels And All Axitec Solar Panels Delisted By The CEC (Updated)
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More solar panels struck from CEC Approved Products list | Module background: CharlesMJames
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Update 30th August: Please see Risen’s official response in the comments.
Update 12th September: Risen Energy polycrystalline solar panels are back on the CEC Approved Products List. We’ve identified 10 models relisted at the time of this update.
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5.9GW+ Of Small Scale Solar Installed In Australia
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July 2017 Totals – Clean Energy Regulator
Installations of solar panel systems in Australia in July brought the nation’s cumulative small-scale PV total to over 5.9 gigawatts.
Australian Rooftop Solar Generated 7,206 GWh Of Electricity In 2016/17
From July 2016 to June 2017, renewable energy in Australia generated enough electricity to power 7.1 million homes, representing 70% of all households.
Switzerland’s Self-Powered Health And Fitness Centre
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Solar Fitness and Wellness Unit opened at NEST
A fitness and wellness facility powered entirely by solar energy and electricity generated by the exercise of those who use it has opened in Switzerland.
Hepburn Shire Council Shoots For Zero Emissions By 2021
Hepburn Shire Council voted to adopt a Zero Emissions Roadmap and committed to the Victorian State Government’s Take 2 initiative at its last meeting.
Sapphire Wind Farm May Expand To Incorporate Solar Power
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CWP Renewables has reportedly submitted details to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment for an expansion of Sapphire Wind Farm to include 200MW of solar power capacity.
Queensland’s Delga Solar Farm Gets Green Light
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Another major solar energy facility approved for the Western Downs
Western Downs Regional Council has approved development of another large solar farm in its region – this one a Shell Australia project.
Victoria’s Government Applauded For Renewable Energy Push
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Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill 2017 To Drive Victoria’s Clean Energy Future
Legislation for new renewable energy targets, major solar farm contracts and Australia’s largest renewable energy auction – it was a big day in Victoria yesterday for renewables.
AEMC Shies Away From Solar Electricity Export Charges
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has ditched a suggestion (for now) that was viewed as an enabler for a “solar tax”, after protest from thousands of solar supporters.
Currently Raging Debates: