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Three scientists who played key roles in making lithium-ion based energy storage the ubiquitous technology it is today have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019. [Read more…]

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The shine has somewhat come off imported bifacial solar panels in the USA after a backflip by the U.S. Trade Representative. [Read more…]

New South Wales’ Coffs Harbour City Council announced yesterday work has commenced on installing solar power systems at the first sites under its “Powering Ahead” initiative. [Read more…]

A draft decision by the Australian Energy Regulator would see a reduction in network distribution charges whacked on South Australians’ electricity bills next financial year. [Read more…]

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Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre in Victoria’s Mitchell Shire is now sporting a 99kW solar power system. We’ll just have to assume that’s what the folks in the photo above are pointing to. [Read more…]

In this video Finn explains the basics of how solar electricity is used in a home and what happens when there’s a surplus or deficit in power production. [Read more…]

The QLD Government is celebrating the success of solar energy in the state – and it’s also been revealed a Queensland coal-fired power station is expected to close early. [Read more…]

September saw plenty of interest from Australians wanting to purchase a solar power system – find out what they were wanting to have installed in the latest auSSII report. [Read more…]

Solar panel manufacturer Q Cells has announced it will set product warranties of 25 years on a couple of module lines that will be available in Australia. [Read more…]

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Victoria’s Hobsons Bay City Council appears confident it will reach its goal of attaining “carbon neutrality” in terms of its own operations in 2020. [Read more…]