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Lack of significant Government intervention in the gas market could lead to households in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria facing hefty electricity bill increases says the McKell Institute. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – February 2018
While January was accompanied by school and public holidays, this certainly didn’t stop Australians from pursuing their goals of reducing electricity bills through solar power. [Read more…]
Solar Powered Microgrid For South Australian Produce Market
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In yet another big renewables announcement for SA, the South Australian Produce Market in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will soon be home to a microgrid featuring solar and battery storage. [Read more…]
South Australian Pride In Renewable Energy
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A recent poll indicates the majority of South Australians are proud of the state’s wind and solar power achievements – and they want other states to follow SA’s lead. [Read more…]
50,000 SA Homes To Get Solar Panels + Tesla Powerwall 2
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Tesla’s Elon Musk | Image via Facebook
The South Australian Government has again teamed up with Tesla, this time to install 5kW solar power systems, Powerwall 2 batteries and smart meters on 50,000 homes – at no cost to households – as the next step in its Energy Plan. [Read more…]
Solar + Storage Projects Proposed For Wee Waa And Gunnedah
Even more big solar may be on its way in New South Wales – Overland Sun Farming has submitted proposals for major solar farms near the towns of Gunnedah and Wee Waa. [Read more…]
Trina Ships 9GW+ Of Solar Panels In 2017
2017 proved to be another busy year for Trina Solar, which shipped 9.0 to 9.2 GW of PV modules to destinations around the world according to the company. [Read more…]
Trump : “War On Beautiful, Clean Coal Over”
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder they say, but the words beautiful, clean and coal used together by U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday certainly raised a few eyebrows. [Read more…]
Hivve Solar Powered Classroom Trial In New South Wales
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Some lucky Australian school-age students have been kicking off their year in a comfy, high-tech solar powered classroom. [Read more…]
More Aqua-Photovoltaics Projects Operational
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From fish farms in China to water treatment plants here in Australia, sticking solar panels on top of bodies of water is growing in popularity. [Read more…]
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