Plans to build a solar farm next to a residential area in a Melbourne suburb have been met with backlash from some in the local community. [Read more…]
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Folding Solar Panel Arrays For Huge Australian PV Project
Australia’s 5B confirmed yesterday its Maverick system has been selected as the preferred technology for Sun Cable’s 10GW solar farm. [Read more…]
Suntech Joins Australian Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Initiative
Solar panel manufacturer Suntech has announced its participation in the Clean Energy Regulator’s Solar Panel Validation (SPV) program. [Read more…]
A Big Week For Big Solar In Australia
A lot has been happening on the large-scale solar energy front in Australia in the past week – here’s a roundup of some of the notable events. [Read more…]
Australia’s Coal Ash Dumps A “Ticking Time Bomb”
One of Australia’s biggest waste problems – coal ash – presents a huge risk to human and environmental health states a new report. [Read more…]
How Much Rooftop Solar Power Can Be Installed In Australia?
Ever wondered how much rooftop solar panel capacity could in theory be installed in Australia given the rooftop real estate available in this country? Here’s an answer. [Read more…]
Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Were Up Again In 2018
Preliminary estimates submitted by the Australian Government to the UN indicate the country’s greenhouse gas emissions were up again last year – the fourth year in a row. [Read more…]
Advanced (Smart) Meter Rollout In Western Australia
Western Power is to install 238,000 advanced (aka smart) meters as part of its routine meter replacement program, and for all new meter installations. [Read more…]
The Best Tilt For Solar Panels By Australian Capital: It’s Not Equal To Latitude
This article is about the best angle to tilt solar panels for the maximum possible energy yield over a year. It’s a common belief that panel tilt from horizontal should equal a location’s latitude, but this is not quite correct. [Read more…]
Hanwha Energy Seeking Australian Electricity Retailer Status
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced yesterday it has accepted an electricity retailer authorisation application from Hanwha Energy Retail Australia (Hanwha ERA). [Read more…]
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