A Victorian study has produced a guide to developing neighbourhood batteries as community assets.
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IEA Calls For More Solar Panel Supply Chain Diversity
China has played a huge role in pushing down the price of solar panels. But heavy reliance on China for solar gear is problematic says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
[Continue reading…]Redflow’s ZBM3 Flow Battery Ready To Rock
Queensland-headquartered Redflow has announced its new third generation ‘Gen3’ flow battery – the ZBM3 – is (finally) ready for commercial sale.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Iron Flow Battery Hub Construction Begins
A sod-turning ceremony was held in Maryborough yesterday at the site of what will be Australia’s first large-scale iron flow battery manufacturing facility.
[Continue reading…]Solar Helps Inner West Council Further Distance From Fossil Fuels
Sydney’s Inner West Council has taken another big step back from fossil fuels, switching to 100% renewable energy for its electricity supply yesterday.
[Continue reading…]Gundary Solar Farm Battle Heats Up
Lightsource bp’s proposed huge Gundary Solar Farm near Goulburn in New South Wales is reportedly attracting some high-profile opposition.
[Continue reading…]Call Continues For Community Power Hub Funding
Residents of Victoria’s Apollo Bay are aiming to address local blackouts with a helping hand from renewables and a Community Power Hub. But for other towns and communities facing similar challenges, getting the expert advice needed can be difficult.
[Continue reading…]The Ugly Truth About Conduit And Solar Panels
Protective electrical conduit is a small part of every solar install, but using it properly can make or break both the compliance and the aesthetics of that job. This post will explore the use of cable conduit in and on a solar roof.
[Continue reading…]Trina Solar Kicks Off Massive Industrial Park Construction
Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Trina Solar held a ground-breaking ceremony for construction of its new factories in Xining, Qinghai last week.
[Continue reading…]Call For AU Fuel Efficiency Standards To Boost EV Availability
Grassroots solar energy advocacy group Solar Citizens says the key to getting cheaper EVs into Australia is introducing fuel efficiency standards.
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