Solar powered? Not Quite | Image: Karma Automotive
Officially launched last week, the first Karma Revero Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are making their way to dealers across the USA and Canada.
Surplus Renewable Energy Certificates To Pay For Victoria’s Desalinated Water
Victorian Desalination Plant, Wonthaggi | Image: Google Maps
The Victorian Government says the water order from the Victorian Desalination Plant for 2017/8 will be 15 gigalitres, but Melbourne households won’t be slugged with additional water bill charges.
Tesco Climbs On The 100% Renewable Energy Bandwagon
Every Little Bit Of Renewable Energy Helps – Image: Tesco
Retailing giant Tesco has committed to powering its stores and distribution centre operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
CEC Announces Solar Module De-Listing
PV modules struck from the CEC Approved Products List
The Clean Energy Council (CEC), the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, has for the first time openly communicated the de-listing of solar panels from its Approved Product List.
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Fully Operational Soon
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm | Image: Trina Solar
The 15 megawatt Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora, Queensland, powered by Trina Solar panels, is on track to be fully operational within the next couple of months.
Solar Power Art – Sunscribes Solar Printing
Scorching stuff with the sun is fun – but hard work too
This U.S company creates impressive commercial signage and art works using simple tools and the sun’s energy, in a process called solar printing.
The Return Of Plug-In Solar – SolarGaps
SolarGaps Blinds
These solar blinds are an interesting idea for self-generating electricity and have been creating a bit of buzz, but it’s doubtful we’ll be seeing them used legally in Australia as a plug-in device.
Community Solar Power Funding Opportunity In WA’s Avon River Basin
Sustainable Community Grants – Avon River Basin
Grants that can be used towards community solar energy projects are up for grabs in the Avon River Basin region of Western Australia.
Solar Industry Helps Boy With Laser Create Cuddly Creatures For Benefit Of Society
Solar + Laser = Teddies for sick kids
Bumble is a boy with a mission.
He uses an array of tools including a “laser” to produce animal like creations that bring joy to sick children. [Read more…]
First Lismore Community Solar Array Up And Running
Solar Panels On Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre
A significant solar power system installation on Lismore’s Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre is now operational, helping Lismore City Council towards its renewable energy goal.
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