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JinkoSolar Celebrates 2019 Performance, Still Confident About 2020

JinkoSolar solar panels

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.

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Most Commercial Solar Can Now Get Instant Asset Write-Off Until June 30

Commercial solar instant asset writeoff

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. 

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Canadian Solar Spruiks 450W HiKu Solar Panels For Australia

Canadian Solar HiKu panels

Canadian Solar has announced the launch of its HiKu monocrystalline solar panel range for the Australian market in 2020.

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Solar Power Systems – How Cheap Is Too Cheap?

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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.

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One Kilowatt Of Solar Makes Electric Cars Greener Than Hybrids

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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.

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AC? DC! Why SunCable Chose DC To Export Aussie Sun to Singapore

Sun Cable and HVDC

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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New South Wales’ Net Zero Plan Stage 1 Unveiled

NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030

The NSW Government says its economy will see $11.6 billion of private investment and thousands of new jobs under Stage 1 of its plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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Longi Commits To 100% Renewable Electricity

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China headquartered solar panel manufacturing giant Longi has committed to sourcing 100% renewables-based electricity across all its operations by 2028.

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More Solar Powered Lighting For Moreland

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Victoria’s Moreland City Council will be making greater use of solar powered lighting to improve night-time safety near several sports facilities.

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Environmental Lawyers Launch Yallourn Power Station Legal Proceedings

Yallourn Power Station

Lawyers at Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) last week commenced legal proceedings to secure documents relating to pollution control technology at Yallourn.

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