It may not look like much at the moment, but Louth Island in South Australia could soon be home to an eco-resort. [Read more…]
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Wholesale Electricity Prices Plummet, But…
The good news is wholesale electricity prices in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) dropped a long way during the December quarter. The bad news is prices were still well above a year prior. [Read more…]
SolarEdge Goes Native On Flexible Solar Exports
Inverter, optimiser and battery storage manufacturer SolarEdge has claimed a first in relation to an upcoming requirement in South Australia for flexible solar exports support. [Read more…]
Climate Change A Hot Topic For SA’s City Of Onkaparinga
Police were called to a council meeting in Adelaide’s southern suburbs on Monday night after things got a little heated. One of the items on the agenda was in relation to climate change. [Read more…]
Solar Panel Manufacturers Spreading Their Wings
There’s been some interesting stuff happening at JA Solar, Qcells and Australia’s very own Tindo Solar this week. [Read more…]
Solar System Servicing: Energy Safe Victoria Reminder
After several fires in the last few weeks involving older solar power systems, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has reminded Victorians about the importance of regular solar inspections and servicing. [Read more…]
Blyth Big Battery Given Go-Ahead
Neoen announced late last week it’s all systems go for another of its big battery projects, this one in South Australia. [Read more…]
Green Light For Big Battery At QLD Green Power Hub
Neoen has given the all clear for construction of a huge battery system to commence at its Western Downs Green Power Hub project site in Queensland. [Read more…]
Yes, Heat Reduces Solar Panel Output. But Not Enough To Worry About
Solar panel temperature is typically at least 20ºC above ambient temperature.
Solar panel output is hurt by heat. The hotter they are, the lower their efficiency. This seems like a major drawback for something deliberately exposed to the Australian sun. In practice, it’s not something anyone with a solar power system needs to worry about. This is because our hottest days … usually have the most sunshine. [Read more…]
Solar Power Takes On Xmas Day, Emerges Victorious
Some Christmas cooking, 19 visitors, an aging ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioner, a hot day and a rooftop solar power system. Find out how much Energy Australia made from us yesterday. [Read more…]
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