As the Mars 2020 mission launch approaches, another important step has been completed – attaching a solar powered helicopter to the Perseverance rover’s belly.
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Printed Solar Cells – Are We There Yet?
Dubai headquartered Ecolog International has announced the inking of an agreement with the University of Newcastle relating to printed solar cells.
[Continue reading…]Bass Coast Shire Invites Climate Action Plan Community Involvement
Victoria’s Bass Coast Shire Council is encouraging residents to contribute to the development of a climate action plan for the community.
[Continue reading…]2019 A Great Year For Renewables In Australia
While it wasn’t without its challenges, two reports released this week paint a very rosy picture of how renewable energy fared in Australia last year.
[Continue reading…]Eurobodalla Shire Council: Solar A Safe Bet
New South Wales’ Eurobodalla Shire Council recently sang the praises of residential and commercial solar power – and it has the experience under its belt to do so.
[Continue reading…]Idiots Insisting “Over 20% Renewables Is Impossible” Go Into Hiding. Won’t Be Missed.
I was talking to Finn on Sunday — electronically because computer viruses are less of a threat than biological ones these days — and I mentioned South Australia was producing much more electricity from renewables than it was consuming and that the surplus was being exported to Victoria. There’s nothing unusual about this, especially on […]
[Continue reading…]Door-To-Door Solar Sales Warning From CEC
Door-to-door sales haven’t been a good look for Australia’s home solar energy sector at the best of times. In the current situation, the practice would be just plain dumb.
[Continue reading…]Solar Boosting Community Safety In Douglas Shire
It looks like Queensland’s Douglas Shire Council put its Safer Communities grant money to good use – and solar power features in its purchases.
[Continue reading…]Is Solar Panel Optimisation Worth It?
Solar string inverters, micro-inverters and power optimizers. What’s the best choice? Finn offers his point of view in this video (transcript included).
[Continue reading…]Raw Deal For New NT Solar Owners And Installers

The Northern Territory’s distinction as having the hands-down best solar feed in tariff has been lost for new system owners. Installing solar will still be worth it, but payback will be significantly extended.
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