The UK’s first large-scale solar facility to operate without a government subsidy was officially opened earlier today.
More Solar Power For Goulburn Mulwaree Council
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Last week, New South Wales’ Goulburn Mulwaree Council voted to install solar panels on a new warehouse building – and it seems there’s plenty more PV in the pipeline.
Redflow Batteries Beating Blackouts
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RedFlow CEO Simon Hackett and a ZBM2 Battery | Image: Redflow
Australian company Redflow’s ZBM2 energy storage solution has rescued a South African manufacturer plagued by rolling blackouts.
Poll : No Public Cash For Liddell Power Station Life Support
Results from a recent poll indicate 77% of Australians believe public money should not be used to keep coal-fired clunker Liddell Power Station open past 2022.
Solar Panel Validation Pilot Program Update
Unfortunately, solar panel switcheroos aren’t unheard of in Australia. Hopefully it won’t be too long before you’ll be able to easily find out for certain if a panel is genuine, thanks to efforts from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator.
Approval Granted For 60MW Mareeba Solar Farm
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Queensland’s Mareeba Shire Council has approved plans for Mareeba Solar Farm, a facility that will boast 196,000 solar panels.
An Uncertain Future For The US Solar Industry
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The USA’s solar sector is in for a nervous wait after a decision from the International Trade Commission that some imported solar cells and panels pose a threat to the nation’s domestic manufacturing industry.
Solar Savings Bonanza From August Small Scale PV Installations
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The latest Renewable Energy Index from Green Markets indicates rooftop solar panels (small scale systems) installed across Australia last month will deliver $180 million in electricity bill savings over 10 years.
Go-Ahead For 250MW Western Downs Solar Farm
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Western Downs Regional Council has announced approval of another large-scale solar farm in its region – the second to be approved by Council this week.
22,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Storage Sites Identified Across Australia
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Potential pumped hydro sites | Image: Australian National University
Researchers at ANU say 22,000+ potential pumped hydro sites they have identified across Australia represent storage capacity of 67,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh), far more than the nation requires to support a reliable 100% renewable energy based electricity system.
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