Hurricane Irma as it approached Puerto Rico | Image : NOAA
Residents of the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico are still reeling from the damage wreaked by two recent hurricanes, a situation further complicated by an ongoing lack of mains electricity.
World Solar Challenge – Sunswift’s Violet
Engineering students at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed another solar powered sedan, which will be competing in this year’s World Solar Challenge.
South Australia As A Renewable Energy Powerhouse
A community meeting exploring the path to a clean, secure and affordable energy future for South Australia is to be held tomorrow night (Tuesday, October 3).
Proposal To Penalise Coal Seam Gas Holdout States Gains Steam
CSG gasfield in Queensland | Image: Lock The Gate Alliance
States banning unconventional gas and fracking activities could miss out on some GST revenue if a proposal by the Commonwealth Grants Commission is implemented.
Tesla Powering Ahead On Projects
Powerpack battery system, Jamestown South Australia | Image: Tesla
Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have hit the headlines multiple times over the last week – here’s a roundup of some of the major stories.
No More STCs For Solar Panel Replacements
Changes will help discourage solar panel shonkiness
It will soon be more difficult for shonky solar companies to take advantage of Australia’s small-scale technology certificates (STC) system.
QLD’s Lilyvale Solar Farm Reaches Financial Close
It’s all systems go for Fotowatio Renewable Ventures’ 100MW Lilyvale Solar Farm, which will soon commence construction at a site around 50 kilometres from Emerald in Queensland.
Australian Solar Hot Water Diverter Company Scores Grant
The Victorian Government recently announced a $100,000 grant for a local producer of hot water diverter devices to assist it in increasing production.
Northvolt And ABB Sign MoU For European Battery ‘Gigafactory’
Northvolt Battery Factory Sketch
ABB and energy storage startup Northvolt have established a partnership relating to the construction of Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery factory and other activities.
Stormwater And Solar Power To Drought-Proof Sydney Sports Park
A solar-powered water recycling project has been launched by Sydney’s Blacktown City Council, capturing stormwater for sports field irrigation at Blacktown International Sportspark.
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