A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals solar photovoltaic (PV) power was the largest employer in the renewable energy sector in 2016, with 3.095 million jobs – up 12% from 2015.
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Australia’s Top 10 Postcodes For Solar – May Update
The most recent data from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator shows Queensland and Western Australia postcodes still entirely dominating the top 10 rankings for total numbers of installed small scale solar power systems.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power Enlisted To Help Keep Wind Farms Free Of Bird Poop
Bird poop, aka guano, presents major headaches for offshore wind farm operators – but this solar powered gizmo is apparently proving to be very successful in keeping birds at bay.
[Continue reading…]Fresh Warnings On Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine
The Climate Council and Oxfam have again warned that the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin represents a major conflict with Australia’s commitment to addressing climate change.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Solar Roofs Are Very Expensive And Their Warranty Is Far From Infinite
In October last year, Tesla announced they were making tiles with built-in solar cells that would allow a roof to generate electricity without the need for solar panels. Installations of these solar roofs will start in the United States in June and you can go to Tesla’s Australian site and slap down a $1,310 deposit […]
[Continue reading…]Switzerland Votes For More Renewables And Nuclear Power Phase Out
Swiss voters have endorsed Energy Strategy 2050, a government plan that will see renewables including wind and solar power beefed up and nuclear power phased out in the country.
[Continue reading…]Western Australian Museum Construction About To Get Under Way
The first sod of soil was turned at the site of the new Western Australian Museum yesterday, a huge project that will also incorporate a solar power aspect.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Bills Are Rising Because Of A Lack of Competition And Coalition Opposition To Renewables
Australia’s grid electricity prices are about to soar so high they’ll probably suffer from altitude sickness. Households in all states, with the possible exception of Tasmania, are looking at increases in electricity bills of roughly 20% over the next two to three years.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s National Electricity Market – “Don’t Panic”
A new report warns of the danger of politicians panicking over the situation with Australia’s National Electricity Market and ultimately pushing electricity prices higher.
[Continue reading…]World’s Largest Floating Solar Farm Connected To The Grid
A 40MW floating solar farm, constructed on what would otherwise be a “useless” area due to the impacts of coal mining, has been connected to the mains electricity grid in Huainan, China.
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