There have been several fire incidents in New South Wales in the last week or so involving solar power systems – and at least two are thought to have been caused by rooftop isolator switches. [Read more…]
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QLD’s Mica Creek Power Station Shuts Down

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The 60 year-old Mica Creek Power Station near Mount Isa in north-west Queensland will generate its last electricity this morning. [Read more…]
NSW IPC Conditionally Approves Jindera Solar Farm
New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission last week conditionally approved a major proposed solar power + battery storage project for a site near Jindera in the state’s Riverina region. [Read more…]
Floating Solar For Queensland’s Toowoomba?
A second proponent has made the next stage of Toowoomba Regional Council’s tender process for its New Energy Generation project. [Read more…]
Latrobe City Council Kicks In For Solar + Battery Project

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Victoria’s Latrobe City Council has announced it is financially supporting a solar and battery storage project at Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House. [Read more…]
Ravenswood Solar Farm Decision Tonight
Victoria’s Mount Alexander Shire Council will decide the fate of FRV’s development application for a proposed solar farm in Ravenswood South this evening. [Read more…]
Pressure Turned Up On Coles To Commit To 100% Renewables
Close to three-quarters of Australian shoppers want Coles to switch to 100% renewable electricity according to results from a new poll. [Read more…]
First Solar Panels Installed – WA Smart Energy for Social Housing Plan
Ten rooftop solar systems have been installed on public housing properties in Western Australia – and there should be hundreds more to follow. [Read more…]
Huge Solar Panel Installation For Chadstone Shopping Centre
Vicinity Centres’ Chadstone Shopping Centre in Victoria will have thousands of solar panels installed next year, which will also provide shade for shoppers’ vehicles. [Read more…]
La Trobe University’s Solar Panel Rollout Continues
Construction of new solar carports at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus has kicked off, part of a project to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for all campuses. [Read more…]
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