Jewellery manufacturer Pandora says it will make more use of solar power to help reach its new renewable energy and emissions reduction goals. [Read more…]
More Media Pressure On The Fossil Fuel Industry
An Australian superannuation fund takes out a full page print ad to push fossil fuel-free super, while a major media outlet says it will no longer take ad cash from fossil fuel companies. [Read more…]
Solar Power At More NSW Hospitals
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In New South Wales, another four hospitals are being funded by the Berejiklian Government for the installation of solar power systems. [Read more…]
Big Solar + Battery Push For New Home Builds In SA
South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan is spruiking a new solar + battery deal for South Australians building homes. But is the “battery bonus” a good deal? [Read more…]
More Victorian Hospitals Going Solar
East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) has recently had solar panels installed at Willaura Healthcare and PV installation at its Ararat campus starts very soon. [Read more…]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency To Run Out Of Cash Soon
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will reportedly run out of money for new projects around the middle of this year. The Australia Institute says the organisation should be re-funded. [Read more…]
Thinner Solar Cells = Even Cheaper Solar Panels?
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) believe thinner solar cells are the key to even cheaper solar panels and scaling up production. [Read more…]
Loddon Shire Council To Decide On Solar Farm
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A meeting of Loddon Shire councillors this afternoon may decide the fate of a proposed BayWa r.e. solar energy project not far from Bendigo in Victoria. [Read more…]
Solar Panels Installed For Kimberley Coast Community
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160kW of solar capacity has been installed on the rooftops of several community buildings in the remote community of Bidyadanga. [Read more…]
Better Batteries With Relectrify’s BMS+Inverter
Not quite as sleek as the Tesla Powerpack – but interesting tech.
Melbourne-based Relectrify has officially launched a battery management system (BMS) it says can boost lithium-ion battery service life by as much a third and reduce cost by up to half compared to other market-leading tech. [Read more…]
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