Queensland’s Mareeba Shire Council has approved plans for Mareeba Solar Farm, a facility that will boast 196,000 solar panels.
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An Uncertain Future For The US Solar Industry
The USA’s solar sector is in for a nervous wait after a decision from the International Trade Commission that some imported solar cells and panels pose a threat to the nation’s domestic manufacturing industry.
[Continue reading…]Solar Savings Bonanza From August Small Scale PV Installations
The latest Renewable Energy Index from Green Markets indicates rooftop solar panels (small scale systems) installed across Australia last month will deliver $180 million in electricity bill savings over 10 years.
[Continue reading…]Go-Ahead For 250MW Western Downs Solar Farm
Western Downs Regional Council has announced approval of another large-scale solar farm in its region – the second to be approved by Council this week.
[Continue reading…]Why It Makes Sense To Fill Your Roof With Solar
Q. How much solar should you install on your roof? A. As much as you reasonably can.
[Continue reading…]22,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Storage Sites Identified Across Australia
Researchers at ANU say 22,000+ potential pumped hydro sites they have identified across Australia represent storage capacity of 67,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh), far more than the nation requires to support a reliable 100% renewable energy based electricity system.
[Continue reading…]GFG Alliance Acquires Majority Stake In Australia’s Zen Energy
The new owner of Whyalla’s steelworks has taken a controlling stake in South Australia-based Zen Energy, stating it will create a new Australian “national energy champion”.
[Continue reading…]Ditch Wind And Solar Power Subsidies, Forget The CET : Abbott
Ex-Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s latest dummy spit on renewables is same-old, same-old – but it has turned up the coal-fired heat on the Turnbull Government.
[Continue reading…]University of Southern Queensland To Save Millions With Solar Power
Stage two of University of Southern Queensland’s Sustainable Energy Solution project is well under way, with solar panels being installed on rooftops at USQ’s Springfield and Ipswich campuses.
[Continue reading…]Solar Powered Street Vending With Musana Carts
Musana Carts aims to improve the lives of street vendors in developing nations with solar-powered street vending carts.
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