Parker Solar Probe | Image: NASA
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft will fly closer to the Sun than any other mission – and its solar panels will require special protection to survive temperatures reaching around 1,370C.
World’s Most Powerful Rooftop Solar Project Completed
Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti. Kids, Don’t Try This At Home*
The Westmont Solar Energy Project, consisting of more than 50,000 solar panels covering 50 acres of roof space, has been completed – and LA’s Mayor is celebrating.
Solar Panels And Plumbing Vents
Plumbing/drain vents can be a pain in solar installs
Before solar installers start messing with plumbing vents on your rooftop, perhaps point them to this article.
96% Of Australians Want Renewables As The Nation’s Primary Energy Source
Climate Of A Nation 2017 – The Climate Institute
A report released early this morning reveals a majority of Australians want our nation to be powered by renewable sources such as wind and solar, supported by energy storage.
56 Billion Reasons To Dump Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine
Great Barrier Reef From Space | Image: Public Domain
The Climate Council states a Deloitte report that puts a dollar value on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is another reason to pull the plug on Adani’s proposed Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS Inverter Available In Australia Next Month
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS single-phase string inverter
It’s been a long time between drinks, but ABB’s new single-phase solar inverter – the UNO-DM-PLUS – will be available in Australia from mid-July.
Sunraysia Solar Farm Gets Green Light
Sunraysia Solar Farm – Balranald, New South Wales – Maoneng Australia
A 200MW solar farm proposed for near Balranald in New South Wales received state government approval last week.
July Solar Feed-In Tariff Increase Roundup
Solar panel image: B137, CC BY-SA 4.0
Other electricity retailers have announced solar feed in tariff increases since AGL’s recent announcement – find out how much you could be getting for your solar power from July 2017.
Fossil Fuel Careers Losing Their Oily Shine?
Image: Ralf Roletschek, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
A new report says a “seismic cultural shift” is under way, posing a threat to oil and gas companies in attracting and keeping skilled workers.
NSW Opposition Leader To Pledge More Solar Power
Luke Foley To Promise Massive Increase In Rooftop Solar
In his budget reply speech today, Opposition leader Luke Foley will reportedly commit to a huge increase in rooftop solar power generation capacity in New South Wales.
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