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DNVGL 2019 Battery Performance Scorecard: Cheaper, Better, Maybe Safer

DNVGL 2019 Battery Performance Scorecard

When it comes to battery technology the rate of change is hectic.  Chemistries are constantly being tweaked and changed to improve battery performance and lifespan.  They’re also getting cheaper at the rapid rate of around around 10% per year.  This is similar to solar cells and if it keeps up, in 7 years packs of […]

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New Cooling Technology Trial Powered By Solar Panels

Glaciem Cooling Technologies and solar energy

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a demonstration of technology powered by renewables aiming to slash commercial cooling costs.

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West Wimmera Council Embracing Solar Energy

Solar energy in West Wimmera

In Victoria, a dozen West Wimmera Shire Council properties are to benefit from solar panels and/or LED lighting upgrades.

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UQ Scores Green Gown Award For Solar Energy Project

University of Queensland - solar energy

The University of Queensland was recently announced winner of a 2019 Australasian Green Gown Award for its Warwick Solar Farm project.

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Tesla Big Battery Expansion To Bring Bigger Benefits

Hornsdale Power Reserve - Tesla Big Battery

The world’s largest operating lithium-ion battery system, Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia, is to expand its capacity by 50%.

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Installers Need More Representation On The CEC Board: Vote Jack Hooper!

Jack Hooper - Gem Energy 2020 CEC Board Nominee

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is a rich and powerful non-profit organisation that claims to represent Australia’s solar industry and solar installers.

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Queensland Solar Schools Rollout Progress

Queensland solar schools - ACES

212 state schools in Queensland are having solar panels installed under the first phase of the Palaszczuk Government’s Advancing Clean Energy Schools Program (ACES).

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Coalition Considering Carbon Capture And Storage Support

Carbon capture and storage - CCS

The Morrison Government is reportedly giving serious consideration to carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a climate change mitigation policy.

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Solar Victoria’s Industry and Consumer Reference Group Established

Solar Victoria Industry and Consumer Reference Group

The Industry and Consumer Reference Group (ICRG) advising Solar Victoria kicked off on Friday with its first meeting.

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NAB Coal, Renewable Energy Commitments Criticised 

NAB - coal and renewables

National Australia Bank’s latest Sustainability Report indicates a greater focus on renewable energy and less on coal. But some of its commitments have drawn criticism from both sides of the climate change debate.

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