A new report calls for South Australian government owned, public interest electricity retailer that could also help put low-income households on the path to acquiring solar panels.
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Tonga’s Largest Solar Power Facility Commences Operations
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Tonga’s King Tupou VI officially commissioned Matatoa Solar Farm last week, another step towards the Kingdom achieving its renewable energy goal.
North America’s Largest Electric Bus Factory Unveiled
On Friday, BYD officially opened its expanded battery-electric bus manufacturing facility in the U.S. city of Lancaster in southern California – and it’s fully powered by renewable energy.
Go-Ahead For 250MW Western Downs Solar Farm
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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.
Ross River Solar Farm Update
Initial preparation works are under way at the site of the 148-megawatt Ross River Solar Farm near Townsville in Queensland.
Craig Kelly: AGL Speaks With Forked Tongue On Liddell Power Station
Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has accused AGL of being deceitful with regard to the Liddell Power Station stoush. Pot, meet kettle?
Bundaberg Regional Council Saving Big Bucks With Solar Power
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The use of solar power has been so successful for Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council, solar panels have become virtually mandatory on any new infrastructure and building upgrades where practical. [Read more…]
More Steps Towards 100% Renewables In Yackandandah
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Solar panels arrive at Yackandandah | Image: TRY
Excitement is building in the small town of Yackandandah in northeast Victoria as it moves towards a fossil fuel-free energy future.
Parkes Harnesses Solar Energy To Slash Electricity Costs
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Two 100kW solar power systems have been installed for Parkes Shire Council in New South Wales, which combined will generate 612 megawatt hours of clean electricity a year.
NT’s Daly River Solar + Storage Project A “Shining Light”
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SETuP Solar + Battery At Daly River (Nauiyu) | Image: ARENA
The remote aboriginal community of Daly River will be the first in the Northern Territory to reach 50% renewables, thanks to solar and battery storage, and will serve as a model for powering others. [Read more…]
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