Solar energy developer South Energy recently held a community information session regarding its proposed Benger Solar Farm project, which is to be located in WA’s Harvey Shire. [Read more…]
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Decision On Tamworth Solar + Storage Project Nears
A proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Tamworth in New South Wales that will feature battery storage will be discussed at Tamworth Regional Council’s meeting tonight. [Read more…]
Europe’s Largest Conservation Charity Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments
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Image: National Trust
National Trust announced yesterday it will divest from all fossil fuel companies within the next three years, as it continues its own journey towards 50% renewables by 2020. [Read more…]
Beryl Solar Plant Now Supplying Electricity For Sydney Metro
Beryl Solar Plant in NSW is complete and has commenced commercial operations, delivering electricity for Sydney Metro. [Read more…]
Byron Shire Council Commits Cash For 5MW Solar Farm Project
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The planning, design and tender process will soon get under way for Byron Shire Council’s 5MW solar farm, which will be the largest PV power plant in the region. [Read more…]
Victorian Budget Funds For Renewable Newstead Solar Farm Project
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Image: Renewable Newstead via Facebook
Monday’s budget held good news for solar buyers throughout Victoria, but the town of Newstead had an additional reason to celebrate with the honouring of an election commitment. [Read more…]
ABC 7:30 Report On Shonky Solar: Fair Comment Or Beat-up?
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Is the solar industry full of shonks like the ABC implied? Should you be worried?
Who saw the 7:30 report last night? Its lead story was questioning the safety and quality of the Australian solar power industry. Leigh Sales promised to reveal “the dark side of Australia’s solar obsession”. [Read more…]
Solar Power For Orange Regional Airport
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Image via Cox Architecture (a company involved with 2012-2015 airport expansion)
Orange Regional Airport’s new solar power system won’t be a particularly big ‘un, but every panel and every clean kilowatt-hour counts. [Read more…]
Go-Ahead For Tweed Shire Council’s Biggest Solar Panel Installation Yet
New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council is pursuing the installation of another large solar power system to help it towards its electricity self-generation goals. [Read more…]
Acciona Combines Wind And Solar Power
Wind power giant Acciona has installed flexible solar panels on the surface of a wind turbine tower at Breña Wind Farm in Spain. [Read more…]
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