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Inland Rail Taps Solar Power For Signalling

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Australia’s largest freight rail infrastructure project is using solar panels and batteries to power signalling operations on part of the network. [Read more…]

WA’s Biggest Battery: KBESS Construction Update

Kwinana Big Battery

KBESS: Artist’s Impression

The first energy storage units were installed at Synergy’s big battery site in the Perth suburb of Kwinana on Friday. [Read more…]

QLD Shopping Centres Switching To 100% Renewable Electricity

Wind and solar energy for Queensland Westfield shopping centres

Scentre Group has inked an agreement to source 100 per cent renewable electricity for its Queensland Westfield Living Centres – but it will be a couple of years before it kicks in. [Read more…]

Ballarat’s Net Zero Emissions Plan

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The Ballarat community has been invited to have their say on a draft plan designed to help support the community reach net zero emissions by 2030. [Read more…]

Somerset Council To Power Up More Solar Panels

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Another Queensland Government grant will help Somerset Regional Council crank even more clean power from atop its buildings. [Read more…]

Dubbo Council Leads With Second-Life Solar Panels

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Pre-loved solar panels are continuing their service lives on the rooftop of a Dubbo Regional Council building. [Read more…]

IEA Calls For More Solar Panel Supply Chain Diversity

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). [Read more…]

Solar Helps Inner West Council Further Distance From Fossil Fuels

Sydney's Inner West Council and solar energy

Sydney’s Inner West Council has taken another big step back from fossil fuels, switching to 100% renewable energy for its electricity supply yesterday. [Read more…]

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. [Read more…]

Call Continues For Community Power Hub Funding

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. [Read more…]

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