Mining magnate and cattle queen Gina Rinehart has taken another swipe at solar power, and again appears to be working with curious figures. [Read more…]
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WA’s Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund Launched
Western Australia’s McGowan Government has officially launched a fund for installing solar panels, batteries and virtual power plants at public schools across the State. [Read more…]
Sunnier Days Ahead For Home Solar In Horizon Power Towns
Solar energy export limits implemented in some parts of Australia can be a bummer, but being unable to install a grid-connected solar power system at all would really suck. [Read more…]
Smart Solar Powered Security And Shark Safety Solutions
This Australian company is doing some interesting stuff on the security and beach safety scene by combining cameras and AI with solar power. [Read more…]
Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?
Last week Finn got me into hot water. He did this by referring me to a study called::
“Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation”
Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you:
Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking up excess solar electricity?
Here are some of the findings: [Read more…]
Remote Rooftop Solar Power Management For WA’s SWIS
Energy Policy WA has kicked off a discussion on the introduction of remote rooftop solar management capability for new installations in Western Australia – and it could be introduced quite soon. [Read more…]
Gelion: Readying For Battery Manufacturing After COVID Delays
Like just about everybody, Australian battery innovator Gelion has had its business plans disrupted. But the company hopes it can have its first pilot trial production line ready early in 2022, and also anticipates commercial availability next year. [Read more…]
Wangaratta Hospital Switches On To Solar Energy Savings
Victoria’s Wangaratta Private Hospital is expecting a pretty rapid payback on its shiny new solar power system. [Read more…]
Pitt Digs In (Again) On Coal Mining ..And Burning
For the second time this week, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has issued a media release defending Australia’s coal industry and use. [Read more…]
Briggs & Stratton Acquires Solar Battery Company
Lawnmower engine maker Briggs & Stratton has scooped up US off-grid/on-grid energy storage company SimpliPhi Power. [Read more…]
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