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Super-Wicking And Light-Absorbing “Solar Panel” Purifies Water

July 14, 2020 2020-07-14T08:36:36 by Leave a Comment
Solar panel water purification

Backed by funding from the U.S Army Research Office, researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a super-wicking and super-light-absorbing material that can be used for accelerated water evaporation and purification.

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Concerns Raised Regarding SA “Smarter Homes” Proposals

July 14, 2020 2024-09-05T09:38:48 by Leave a Comment
South Australia - smarter homes

The nature of some proposed regulatory changes to create “smarter homes” in South Australia have been met with criticism from both the CEC and Smart Energy Council.

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Leapton Solar Panels Review: Tier 1 Panels Made In China By Japanese Company

July 13, 2020 2025-09-04T10:59:48 by 42 Comments
made in china

Update August 12, 2022. There has been some confusion regarding Leapton’s Australian presence, support and warranty services. Find out what’s happening here; including new support and warranty contact information. Update 9th of March 2021: Leapton Solar recently opened an office in Australia and their phone number is 1800 717 636.  They told me they can […]

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Printed Solar Panels On Public Display In Sydney

July 13, 2020 2020-07-13T07:27:37 by 2 Comments
Printed solar panels - University of Newcastle

A public display of printed solar panels at Lane Cove in Sydney will help bring the technology closer to commercialisation.

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Another Community Battery For Western Australia

July 13, 2020 2024-08-06T10:21:34 by Leave a Comment
Margaret River Tesla battery

A five-year trial of community battery storage in was launched in Margaret River on Saturday involving a Tesla Powerpack system.

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Northern Territory Formally Commits To Net-Zero Emissions Target

July 10, 2020 2020-07-10T07:18:42 by 2 Comments
Northern Territory emissions target

Previously an aspirational target, the NT has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. But there are some devils lurking in the detail.

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Nillumbik Solar Farm Up For Initial Community Comment

July 9, 2020 2020-07-09T07:51:29 by Leave a Comment
Nillumbik Shire Council solar farm

A proposed solar farm project for Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire has taken another step forward with the recent commencement of community consultation.

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Installing Solar Panels In Melbourne (COVID-19 Update)

July 9, 2020 2020-10-19T09:44:23 by 18 Comments
Solar power in Melbourne and COVID-19

Find out the latest information on installing solar panels in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria under COVID-19 restrictions.

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Neoen Addressing Windradyne Solar Farm Concerns

July 8, 2020 2020-07-08T08:21:32 by Leave a Comment
Windradyne Solar Farm

Renewable energy developer Neoen has been keen to get cracking on community engagement for a new proposed solar power project in New South Wales.

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Another Solar Rollout For Central Coast Council

July 8, 2020 2020-07-08T07:01:57 by Leave a Comment
More solar for Central Coast Council

New South Wales’ Central Coast Council will be saving bigger bucks on electricity through the installation of thousands more solar panels across its assets.

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