In its latest report, the Clean Energy Council states a record share of Australia’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2016 – 17.3%; the highest level this century.
Costa Looks To Solar Power For Mushroom Growing Operations
Growing in the dark, powered by the sun? Image: Costa Group
Australia’s largest mushroom producer is expanding operations in South Australia; with solar energy on the cards to help power it.
Tertill – Solar Powered Autonomous Weed Whacker
Weeds in your garden getting you down? Franklin Robotics may soon have a solar powered solution to your weed woes that will perhaps help save some time and your back.
Infamous Nuclear Power Station Under Pressure From Gas And Renewables
Nuclear power industry feeling the renewables pinch | Image: Z22, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
The future of Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (TMI) is in doubt after again failing to get a guernsey in an important electricity auction.
Solar + Battery Power To Light Up Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pretty colours powered by the sun | Image: Vector
In what’s claimed to be a world first, New Zealand’s Auckland Harbour Bridge is to have all its new LED lighting powered by solar panels and battery storage.
Jinko Solar Panels For Fish Farm Projects
Jinko solar modules in aquaculture
Jinko Solar has inked a deal with Jing Bei New Energy that will see the PV giant supply 100MW of its solar panels for use in two fish farm projects in China.
Solar PV Power Employed 3 Million+ People In 2016
Solar powers job creation
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals solar photovoltaic (PV) power was the largest employer in the renewable energy sector in 2016, with 3.095 million jobs – up 12% from 2015.
Australia’s Top 10 Postcodes For Solar – May Update
1.67 Million+ Systems Sticking It To The Electricity Man | Panel Image: Smaack, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
The most recent data from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator shows Queensland and Western Australia postcodes still entirely dominating the top 10 rankings for total numbers of installed small scale solar power systems.
Solar Power Enlisted To Help Keep Wind Farms Free Of Bird Poop
Scaring off seagulls with a solar powered scarecrow | Image: Scaretech Global
Bird poop, aka guano, presents major headaches for offshore wind farm operators – but this solar powered gizmo is apparently proving to be very successful in keeping birds at bay.
Fresh Warnings On Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine
Coal Is A Risky Business
The Climate Council and Oxfam have again warned that the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin represents a major conflict with Australia’s commitment to addressing climate change.
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