IFC Consortium Finalises Investment In The World’s Largest Solar Park

A USD $653 million debt package for the construction of 13 solar farms at Egypt’s Benban Solar Park was finalised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on the weekend.

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Call For An SA Government-Owned Electricity Retailer

PowerAccess Electricity Retailer

A new report calls for South Australian government owned, public interest electricity retailer that could also help put low-income households on the path to acquiring solar panels.

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Another Conversion Efficiency World Record For Jinko Solar

P-type monocrystalline PERC solar cell record

Jinko Solar has announced it has again set a new a conversion efficiency record – this time for P-type monocrystalline PERC solar cells.

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Solar Power To Help Protect NT/QLD Gas Pipeline

Solar power and the Northern Gas Pipeline

Image: MPower/Jemena

MPower has announced delivery of the first off-grid solar power systems for Jemena’s Northern Gas Pipeline have commenced.

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100% Renewable Energy For New Zealand By 2035

Renewable energy in New Zealand

Image: seagul

As part of a deal with the Green Party, New Zealand’s new government will accelerate and boost its renewable energy goals.

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QLD Government To Offer No-Interest Loans For Solar And Storage

Interest-free loans for solar and batteries in Queensland

Image: Stocksnap

Under the Palaszczuk Government’s $2 billion Affordable Energy Plan, Queenslanders unable to access upfront capital will be able to apply for a no-interest loan for solar panels and battery storage.

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Air Pollution Impacting China’s Solar Electricity Production

Air pollution in China blocking sunlight

Image – 3dman_eu

The burning of fossil fuels such as coal in China is having a significant detrimental effect on solar electricity generation in some parts of the country.

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Tonga’s Largest Solar Power Facility Commences Operations

Matatoa Solar Farm - Tonga

Image : Tonga Power Ltd

Tonga’s King Tupou VI officially commissioned Matatoa Solar Farm last week, another step towards the Kingdom achieving its renewable energy goal.

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Zero Emissions, Green Limousine Service Launches In Adelaide

myCar EV service - Adelaide

MyCar luxury electric vehicle chauffeur service

Want to take a spin in a Tesla? South Australia’s first zero-emissions chauffeur service, myCar, launched in Adelaide yesterday – but as a luxury service, it won’t be cheap.

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Butler : National Energy Guarantee Will Nobble Rooftop Solar

National Energy Guarantee and solar power

Will the NEG impact on Australia’s “solar rebate”?

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Mark Butler, says implementation of the Turnbull Government’s NEG will nobble small-scale solar power and large-scale renewables.

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