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Australian Solar Prices: March 2022 Update

Australian solar prices - March 2022

Discover how much Australians were paying for solar power systems during February in the latest SQ Australian Solar Price Report.

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JinkoSolar Releases Q4 And Full Year 2021 Results

JinkoSolar 2021 results

Solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar is very pleased with its results for what the company described as a very challenging year.

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Waverley’s Community Net Zero Emissions Target Brought Forward

Waverley Council community net zero emissions

Sydney’s Waverley Council has adopted an ambitious new community greenhouse gas emissions target of achieving net zero 15 years earlier than previously.

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Industry Initiative Calls For Safer Solar In Australia

Safer solar power systems - Australia

In the wake of recent flooding on the east coast, industry group Safer Solar is calling for mandated rapid shutdown technology on solar power systems in Australia.

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Green Shore-To-Ship Power For White Bay Cruise Terminal

White Bay Cruise Terminal - Shore To Ship Power

After years of diesel fumes and engine noise from ships docked at Sydney’s White Bay Cruise Terminal; shore-to-ship power is finally on its way – and it will be renewables based.

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Going Nuts With Solar Power And Battery Storage

Solar to power Australian almond production

A major food and agri-business looks set to get a huge solar and battery storage system to help power its Australian almond production.

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Solar Power Can Help Take The Sting Out Of Petrol Prices

Solar power and petrol prices

You don’t need to fork out a bunch of cash for an electric vehicle right now to mitigate the broad impacts of skyrocketing fuel prices. Install solar panels instead, and then you’ll also be better prepared for when EVs are more within reach.

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Russian Invasion Makes IEA Nuclear Predictions Impossible

Heysham 2 Nuclear Power Station, near Morecambe, UK

Last year the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a long report where — among other things — they predicted the rate of new nuclear construction would roughly double.  When I first read this, I considered it nearly impossible.  But now Russia has invaded Ukraine, I consider it flat out impossible.

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The Best Home Batteries In 2022 – According To The Pros

  If you’re looking to buy a solar battery in 2022, you’ll find at least 32 brands available in Australia. But which is best?

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A New Premier For SA: What Now For Renewables?

Peter Malinauskas - new Premier of South Australia

Peter Malinauskas will be sworn in as South Australia’s new Premier this morning – so, what does the future hold for renewable energy in SA under a Labor government?

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