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Polysilicon: Price And Forced Labour Concerns Persist

Polysilicon spot prices

The global spot price average for a crucial element of solar panels – polysilicon – is close to four times what it was in late May last year. Meanwhile, forced labour concerns continue to cast a shadow over the polysilicon sector.

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Hunter Water Solar Rollout Progress

Hunter Water and solar power

Another installation has recently been completed in NSW’s Hunter Water’s shift to harnessing solar energy to help power its operations.

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Australians Oppose New Coal, But Many Fall For Gas Spin

Climate poll - Australia

Recently released poll results indicate the majority of Australians are against new coal mines and the federal government providing subsidies for building new coal-fired power plants.

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GoodWe Reaches 1GW Of Inverter Shipments To Australia

GoodWe solar inverter shipments - Australia

After 9 years in the Australian market, Chinese solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe is celebrating 1,000MW of capacity supplied to Australia.

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A Dynamic Solar Exports Future Looks Bright

Advanced VPP Grid Integration trial report

A South Australian trial has demonstrated higher levels of energy exports from solar and battery systems can be achieved through dynamic (flexible) export limits rather than fixed.

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How Good Is Coal? Callide Power Station Fire

Callide Power Station fire

Coal power in Australia copped yet another blow yesterday, with a fire/explosion occurring at Callide Power Station in Queensland.

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The R In ARENA Is For Renewable

ARENA regulations change

Labor says it will attempt to thwart the Morrison Government’s action to divert the Australian Renewable Energy Agency from focusing on renewables.

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Victorian Government Seeking Door-To-Door Solar Sales Ban

Door to door solar sales ban

Door-to-door solar sales will be banned under Victoria’s Solar Homes Program as part of new legislation introduced to the state’s Parliament today.

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Roseworthy Solar and Energy Storage Project Fully Operational

Roseworthy Solar And Storage project

The University of Adelaide officially opened a $7 million solar and energy storage project at its Roseworthy campus last week.

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Singleton Council’s Solar Power Cash Splash

Singleton solar energy

New South Wales’ Singleton Council is spending close to a million dollars on a solar power and LED lighting rollout this year.

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