Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced yesterday it had committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm project. [Read more…]
SolarReserve Opens Offices In South Australia
SolarReserve, the company that will develop the Aurora solar thermal power station project near Port Augusta, officially opened two offices in South Australia yesterday. [Read more…]
Darling Downs Solar Farm Progress
Work has commenced on the transmission line that will connect APA’s Darling Downs Solar Farm in Queensland to the state’s electricity network. [Read more…]
Trump Solar Tax Sends Shockwaves Through U.S Industry
Earlier today, U.S. President Donald Trump gave the green light for punitive tariffs of as much as 30 percent to be whacked on imported solar cells and panels. [Read more…]
Childers And Susan River Solar Farms Construction To Start Soon
Commencement of construction of Esco Pacific’s Childers And Susan River Solar Farms in Queensland isn’t far off, and other Esco large-scale PV projects are progressing. [Read more…]
More Solar Power For Geelong Community Buildings
Another City of Greater Geelong facility has gone solar – Leisurelink Aquatic Centre in Grovedale – with other buildings to have solar panels installed this year. [Read more…]
Small Scale Solar Steps Up To The Plate In Summer
The 546,000+ rooftop solar power systems installed in Victoria and South Australia made a valuable contribution towards keeping the lights on and air-conditioners pumping in both states during recent stinking hot days. [Read more…]
Australian Energy Efficiency Legislation Review Under Way
The Australian Federal Government has announced the immediate commencement of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act’s (GEMS Act) first review. [Read more…]
SA Power Networks’ Bid To Increase Electricity Bills Defeated
Another attempt by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to bump up the cost of electricity distribution (and consequently power bills) in South Australia has been defeated in the Federal Court.
Australia A Standout In Renewable Energy Last Year, But…
Australia was a star performer in renewable energy investment last year says Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) – but it warns clouds may be gathering. [Read more…]
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