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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
Solar panel image: B137,CC BY-SA 4.0
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
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.
GFG Alliance Acquires Majority Stake In Australia’s Zen Energy
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The new owner of Whyalla’s steelworks has taken a controlling stake in South Australia-based Zen Energy, stating it will create a new Australian “national energy champion”.
Ditch Wind And Solar Power Subsidies, Forget The CET : Abbott
Not a fan of wind and solar power, but appears to like wave energy | via Facebook.
Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s latest dummy spit on renewables is same-old, same-old – but it has turned up the coal-fired heat on the Turnbull Government.
University of Southern Queensland To Save Millions With Solar Power
Solar panels lifted onto the roof of USQ Springfield’s Building B
Stage two of University of Southern Queensland’s Sustainable Energy Solution project is well under way, with solar panels being installed on rooftops at USQ’s Springfield and Ipswich campuses.
Solar Powered Street Vending With Musana Carts
Musana Carts aims to improve the lives of street vendors in developing nations with solar-powered street vending carts.
Ross River Solar Farm Update
Initial preparation works are under way at the site of the 148-megawatt Ross River Solar Farm near Townsville in Queensland.
Consensus At Australian Battery Storage Standards Roundtable
Bunkerless Batteries Victory | Image: Ricinator
Sanity may prevail regarding new home battery system standards in Australia – it seems you won’t need to build a bunker to house energy storage.
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