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Bylong Coal Mine Project Defeated A *Third* Time

KEPCO Bylong coal mine

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. KEPCO did just that and has failed yet again in its efforts to establish a coal mine in New South Wales’ Bylong Valley.

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Solar Power System Inspections – How Often And How Much?

Solar power system inspection and testing

How often should a solar power system be inspected by a suitably qualified professional – and what will it cost? It’s not as frequent or as expensive as some may lead you to believe.

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Solar Panel Sibling For Whipsnade White Lion

White and solar lion - Whipsnade Zoo

The UK’s largest zoo is embarking on a solar power project with a difference; emulating its iconic chalk white lion landmark.

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More Solar Panels For East Grampians Health Service Soon

East Grampians Health Service and solar power

Victoria’s East Grampians Health Service is one of nine organisations in the region to share in $1.1 million of State Government cash to install solar power on buildings.

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States With The Most Renewables Have The Cheapest Wholesale Electricity

Wholesale electricity spot prices in the two Australian states with the most renewable energy generation — South Australia and Tasmania — are the lowest in the nation and have been for years.  This is good news for anyone who prefers clean energy over dirty. That is everyone who isn’t evil, an idiot, or both.

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Solar Power Prices: Australia Vs. USA

Comparing solar prices - USA vs. Australia

A push by the USA’s solar industry for better policies is a reminder of why Australia is still very much the lucky country for small-scale commercial and home solar power.

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Stella Vita: Solar Powered “Self-Sustaining House On Wheels” 

Stella Vita - solar powered RV

The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology’s Solar Team Eindhoven has the taken the wraps off its latest solar powered electric vehicle.

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Pitt Digs In (Again) On Coal Mining ..And Burning

Minister for Resources Keith Pitt - Australian Coal

For the second time this week, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has issued a media release defending Australia’s coal industry and use.

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Hobsons Bay Council Solar Powered VPP/VEN Progress

Hobsons Bay virtual energy network

It won’t be long before the initial stage of an innovative solar powered virtual energy network (VEN) project in the Victorian local government area of Hobsons Bay will be completed.

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Briggs & Stratton Acquires Solar Battery Company

SimpliPhi Power acquired by Briggs & Stratton

Lawnmower engine maker Briggs & Stratton has scooped up US off-grid/on-grid energy storage company SimpliPhi Power.

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