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Solar Fuels Researcher On Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Professor Rose Amal

Professor Rose Amal | Image: UNSW

University of New South Wales chemical engineer Scientia Professor Rose Amal has been awarded companion of the order of Australia (AC), for her eminent service to chemical engineering. [Read more…]

A Cool Application For Solar Power At University Of The Sunshine Coast

Solar panels and water battery

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As part of its efforts toward carbon neutrality by 2025, the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland will have thousands of solar panels and a giant “water battery” installed at its main campus at Sippy Downs. [Read more…]

Proposed Kalgoorlie-Boulder Lithium Refinery A Step Closer

Australian miner Neometals (ASX: NMT) has signed an option agreement with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to sub-lease an industrial estate site for its proposed lithium hydroxide refining facility, which will produce battery grade products. [Read more…]

DHL Rolling Out Solar Panels On Trucks

Solar panels for DHL trucks

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Logistics giant DHL has integrated solar panels on some of its delivery vehicles in the UK, cutting fuel costs and emissions. [Read more…]

Allegations Of Synergy Poaching Solar Power Sales

Synergy stealing solar power system sales?

Synergy’s push into the home solar power market has led to complaints that the electricity retailer is pinching solar sales from other installation companies; claims the company denies. [Read more…]

Queensland’s Longreach Solar Farm Inaugurated

Longreach solar farm

Canadian Solar’s $29 million Longreach Solar Farm project had its official inauguration yesterday. The 15MW AC (17.472 MWp DC) clean power station is being progressively commissioned and is currently operating at 50% capacity. [Read more…]

Solar Assisted Hybrid Electric Vessel To Soon Cruise Tasmania’s Gordon River

Spirit Of The Wild

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A 33-metre long vessel with electric motors and solar panels was officially given its formal name this week – and it’s not Solar McSunnyface. [Read more…]

WA’s Dunsborough Primary To Fuel Its School With Solar Energy

Solar powered schools

Image: Dunsborough Primary School

Dunsborough Primary School in Western Australia has set a goal of running on 100% renewables, and solar power will make a significant contribution. [Read more…]

Mandatory Home Solar Goes To The Vote In California

Compulsory solar in California

It’s widely expected a vote later this week on making solar power compulsory for new homes in California will pass muster. [Read more…]

Application Lodged For 1,500 MW Solar Farm In Queensland

1,500 megawatt solar farm - Queensland

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Queensland’s Somerset Regional Council has acknowledged it has received a development application for a 1,500 megawatt solar farm to be built east of Harlin. [Read more…]

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