A fitness and wellness facility powered entirely by solar energy and electricity generated by the exercise of those who use it has opened in Switzerland.
Hepburn Shire Council Shoots For Zero Emissions By 2021
Hepburn Shire Council voted to adopt a Zero Emissions Roadmap and committed to the Victorian State Government’s Take 2 initiative at its last meeting.
Sapphire Wind Farm May Expand To Incorporate Solar Power
CWP Renewables has reportedly submitted details to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment for an expansion of Sapphire Wind Farm to include 200MW of solar power capacity.
Queensland’s Delga Solar Farm Gets Green Light
Western Downs Regional Council has approved development of another large solar farm in its region – this one a Shell Australia project.
Victoria’s Government Applauded For Renewable Energy Push
Legislation for new renewable energy targets, major solar farm contracts and Australia’s largest renewable energy auction – it was a big day in Victoria yesterday for renewables.
AEMC Shies Away From Solar Electricity Export Charges
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has ditched a suggestion (for now) that was viewed as an enabler for a “solar tax”, after protest from thousands of solar supporters.
Solar May Rise From The Ashes At Vales Point
A 45MW solar farm could soon be built on an old ash dam at a coal fired power station on the southern shores of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales.
Standards Australia Bombarded With Home Energy Storage Submissions
Further development of aspects of controversial Australian battery storage standards will be paused after a huge response to the draft of AS 5139.
Australia’s Redback Technologies To Expand
Solar and storage solutions developer Redback Technologies, based at University of Queensland’s Long Pocket campus, plans to boost its workforce significantly over the next 6 months.
Solar + Battery Storage For The Home Depot
The world’s largest home improvements retailer is installing solar panels on 50 more of its stores, along with Tesla Powerpack battery storage at some outlets.
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