WorkSafe Victoria announced yesterday a solar business in the state has been charged over the death of an employee in 2018.
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City of Subiaco Commits To 100% Renewables (Electricity)
Western Australia’s City of Subiaco council has developed a corporate carbon reduction plan with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by June this year and 100% renewable energy for its electricity requirements by 2025.
[Continue reading…]Adelaide Hills Council Trialing Solar Powered Bins
The main streets of Stirling and Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills region will see the addition of a couple solar powered bins by the end of next week.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power ~40% Of New U.S. Electricity Generation Capacity In 2019
Last year saw solar power claim its highest share ever of new electricity generation capacity additions in the USA says a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
[Continue reading…]JinkoSolar Celebrates 2019 Performance, Still Confident About 2020
Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar had a huge year in 2019 and appears very confident about its prospects in 2020, even given the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19.
[Continue reading…]Most Commercial Solar Can Now Get Instant Asset Write-Off Until June 30
Due to the economic hit from the coronavirus COVID-19 and bushfire disasters, the Federal Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic stimulus. It includes tax deduction incentives that make commercial solar power — and other investments — even more attractive.
[Continue reading…]Canadian Solar Spruiks 450W HiKu Solar Panels For Australia
Canadian Solar has announced the launch of its HiKu monocrystalline solar panel range for the Australian market in 2020.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power Systems – How Cheap Is Too Cheap?
If you’ve organised quotes for a solar power system installation and then found another company offering the same brands for half the price; how is that cheaper company able to do so? Finn explains what might be happening.
[Continue reading…]One Kilowatt Of Solar Makes Electric Cars Greener Than Hybrids
Pop Quiz: Which results in greater CO2 per kilometre? An all electric car (EV) or a fuel efficient hybrid? Answer: An electric car charged from the Australian grid will result in around twice the emissions per kilometre driven.
[Continue reading…]AC? DC! Why SunCable Chose DC To Export Aussie Sun to Singapore
I first learned about how the electricity grid works in the early 1980s, which meant I was taught the conventional wisdom of the times: high-voltage AC (alternating current) transmission was ubiquitous because it was the most efficient way to send electricity the long distances needed by the electricity grid.
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