A researcher at New South Wales’ University of New England (UNE) is delving into the potential for renewable energy zones to also act as valuable wildlife habitats.
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Solar Panels In U.S. Commerce Department’s Crosshairs Again
For a government that says it’s eager to hugely expand solar capacity and really tackle climate change, the Biden Administration is doing some pretty weird stuff.
[Continue reading…]Yet Another Yallourn Power Station Incident
There’s been a fire at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station, but thankfully renewables (and the brilliant efforts of firies of course) helped save the day.
[Continue reading…]Federal Budget Fails On Renewables And Climate
The smattering of new cash for renewables and the lack of real action on climate change in last night’s Federal Budget have been criticised.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Reforms To Better Back Homeowner Solar Rights
A bill introduced to Queensland’s Parliament yesterday seeks to reinforce the rights of homeowners in the state to install solar panels.
[Continue reading…]The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World
At 4 o’clock last Thursday, SolarEdge launched their home battery with an online event. The next day, they held another launch for people who couldn’t make it to the first one. I attended both and paid 55% attention each time, so I want you to know I gave this article 110%.
[Continue reading…]Bowen’s Battery Bonanza Bandwagon Rolls On
Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen is continuing his community battery pledging spree.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panel And Inverter Serial Number Ledger Kicks In Friday
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Another set of tools to help maintain and enhance the integrity of Australia’s Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) are about to become mandatory.
[Continue reading…]Microinverters Perform No Better Than String Inverters: French Study
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If you asked me what type of inverter your rooftop solar system should use: A string inverter — like most solar systems in Australia, or… Microinverters — a little baby inverter that goes under each panel. I would say…
[Continue reading…]Solar Industry Urged To Mobilise Support For Ukraine
As Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the impact on the nation’s renewable energy sector increases – and a call for help has gone out.
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