A 40MW floating solar farm, constructed on what would otherwise be a “useless” area due to the impacts of coal mining, has been connected to the mains electricity grid in Huainan, China.
Campbell Souping Up Solar Power Capacity
Campbell Soup Company has announced the beginning of construction of a 4.4MW solar electricity plant at its world headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
Lego Group Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Target
Lego Group has announced it has reached its 100% renewable energy target set in 2013 well ahead of schedule.
Karma Automotive Officially Launches (Somewhat) Solar Assisted Revero
Officially launched last week, the first Karma Revero Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are making their way to dealers across the USA and Canada.
Surplus Renewable Energy Certificates To Pay For Victoria’s Desalinated Water
The Victorian Government says the water order from the Victorian Desalination Plant for 2017/8 will be 15 gigalitres, but Melbourne households won’t be slugged with additional water bill charges.
Tesco Climbs On The 100% Renewable Energy Bandwagon
Retailing giant Tesco has committed to powering its stores and distribution centre operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
CEC Announces Solar Module De-Listing
The Clean Energy Council (CEC), the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, has for the first time openly communicated the de-listing of solar panels from its Approved Product List.
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Fully Operational Soon
The 15 megawatt Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora, Queensland, powered by Trina Solar panels, is on track to be fully operational within the next couple of months.
Solar Power Art – Sunscribes Solar Printing
This U.S company creates impressive commercial signage and art works using simple tools and the sun’s energy, in a process called solar printing.
The Return Of Plug-In Solar – SolarGaps
These solar blinds are an interesting idea for self-generating electricity and have been creating a bit of buzz, but it’s doubtful we’ll be seeing them used legally in Australia as a plug-in device.
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