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Columboola Solar Farm (Finally) Achieves Full Output

Columboola Solar Farm

Renewable energy developer RES recently announced Columboola Solar Farm in Queensland has reached full generation output. [Read more…]

Green Light For Big Battery At QLD Green Power Hub

Western Downs big battery

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…]

AU Backed Palau Solar + Battery Project Progresses

Palau solar and battery storage project

It shouldn’t be too long before the people of Palau benefit from a big injection of renewable energy into their electricity system; thanks in part to Australia. [Read more…]

Bowen’s Community And Big Battery Blitz: More Details

Community and big batteries - Chris Bowen

Buzz about batteries was again stirred up over the weekend by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. Here’s what’s happening. [Read more…]

Spectacular Solar Installations: Road Trip Discoveries

Road trip solar sightings

Having recently completed a road trip through SA, VIC and NSW, I have come to two conclusions…

  • there are still some workers out there installing less than first-rate solar power systems,
  • you never take as many photos as you should.

In any case, I have a few pictures which should make more than a passing interest, even if it’s only the solar nerds who appreciate the finer details. [Read more…]

Another Step Forward For Geurie Solar Farm

Geurie solar farm

New South Wales’ Western Regional Planning Panel has given its blessing – with conditions – to the development of a small solar farm incorporating battery storage in the Dubbo Regional Council area. [Read more…]

QLD Shopping Centres Switching To 100% Renewable Electricity

Wind and solar energy for Queensland Westfield shopping centres

Scentre Group has inked an agreement to source 100 per cent renewable electricity for its Queensland Westfield Living Centres – but it will be a couple of years before it kicks in. [Read more…]

Caravan Solar Panel Tragedy: Coroner Delivers Findings

Caravan solar panels - coroner findings

The findings of a coronial inquest in Tasmania serve as a reminder to owners of caravans with solar panels to ensure they are properly secured. [Read more…]

Winneke’s “Golden Row” Of Solar Panels Installed

Winneke solar farm

Melbourne Water has announced the installation of the first row of solar panels for its Winneke Water Treatment Plant solar farm – and many thousands more panels will soon follow. [Read more…]

Solar And Battery Grants Available To Port Adelaide Enfield Businesses

City of Port Adelaide Enfield solar grants

Port Adelaide Enfield Council has kicked off a pilot subsidy scheme to support small-to-medium enterprise investment in solar power and other green initiatives. [Read more…]

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