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Western Downs Regional Council has announced approval of another large-scale solar farm in its region – the second to be approved by Council this week.
22,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Storage Sites Identified Across Australia
Potential pumped hydro sites | Image: Australian National University
Researchers at ANU say 22,000+ potential pumped hydro sites they have identified across Australia represent storage capacity of 67,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh), far more than the nation requires to support a reliable 100% renewable energy based electricity system.
GFG Alliance Acquires Majority Stake In Australia’s Zen Energy
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The new owner of Whyalla’s steelworks has taken a controlling stake in South Australia-based Zen Energy, stating it will create a new Australian “national energy champion”.
Ditch Wind And Solar Power Subsidies, Forget The CET : Abbott
Not a fan of wind and solar power, but appears to like wave energy | via Facebook.
Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s latest dummy spit on renewables is same-old, same-old – but it has turned up the coal-fired heat on the Turnbull Government.
University of Southern Queensland To Save Millions With Solar Power
Solar panels lifted onto the roof of USQ Springfield’s Building B
Stage two of University of Southern Queensland’s Sustainable Energy Solution project is well under way, with solar panels being installed on rooftops at USQ’s Springfield and Ipswich campuses.
Solar Powered Street Vending With Musana Carts
Musana Carts aims to improve the lives of street vendors in developing nations with solar-powered street vending carts.
Ross River Solar Farm Update
Initial preparation works are under way at the site of the 148-megawatt Ross River Solar Farm near Townsville in Queensland.
Consensus At Australian Battery Storage Standards Roundtable
Bunkerless Batteries Victory | Image: Ricinator
Sanity may prevail regarding new home battery system standards in Australia – it seems you won’t need to build a bunker to house energy storage.
BYD Installs First B-Box HV, Snags Major Panel Supply Deal
BYD B-Box HV
China’s BYD has announced it has won a multi-million dollar solar panel supply contract and also installed its first high voltage B-Box battery system.
WA’s Synergy Feeling Solar Power’s Pinch
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While Synergy’s recently released 2017 Annual Report indicates solar power may be eating some of its lunch, the company is also making progress in including more PV in its diet.
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