Where South Australia has already gone with some solar inverter standards, most other states will follow by the end of this year. [Read more…]
Curious Solar + Hydrogen Trial For The Northern Territory
This one is a bit of a head scratcher – a proposed project for the Northern Territory seeks to use solar power to pull water from the air and create hydrogen from that water to be used for electricity generation. [Read more…]
Public Submission Period Kicks Off For Warral Solar Farm
Another small utility-scale solar energy project for NSW’s Tamworth Regional Council local government area recently commenced its public comment period – Warral Solar Farm. [Read more…]
Another Miner Turns To Solar Power
Abra Mining Pty Limited has executed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Contract Power Group for a hybrid electricity generation system including solar panels and battery storage for a project in WA. [Read more…]
SA Water Racks Up 300,000+ Solar Panels
SA Water appears to have accelerated its progress towards the utility’s goal of a zero cost energy future. [Read more…]
Springvale South Solar Farm Saga Update
A proposal to construct a solar farm in a Melbourne suburb is continuing to face significant opposition from within the local community. [Read more…]
Morwell Power Station Chimneys Toppled
The two remaining chimney stacks at the former Morwell Power Station (Energy Brix Power Station) in Victoria were successfully brought down on Saturday morning. [Read more…]
More Installer Choice For Canberra’s Solar Battery Rebate Program
The fifth round of the ACT’s solar battery rebate has kicked off with a greater choice of installers – and the Sustainable Household Scheme isn’t far off. [Read more…]
Renewables Help Achieve Lowest Wholesale Electricity Prices In Years
Wholesale electricity prices in the National Electricity Market last year were at their lowest since 2015 says the Australian Energy Regulator. [Read more…]
IPART Invites NSW Solar Owner Feed-in Tariff Feedback
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is preparing its approach for calculating solar feed-in tariff rates in the years ahead and is calling on solar owners in the state to share their views and experiences. [Read more…]
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