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Home Solar + Battery + Electrification Payback Under 10 Years? No Worries!

Solar and battery payback

Investing in a residential home battery and solar system is generally considered feasible only if the payback falls within the battery warranty period – typically 10 years. According to this bloke, that’s easily doable. [Read more…]

PCL Construction Scores Stubbo Solar Farm EPC

Stubbo Solar

There’s been more progress on ACEN Australia’s huge Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales, with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract now awarded. [Read more…]

Blyth Big Battery Given Go-Ahead

Blyth Battery - South Australia

Neoen announced late last week it’s all systems go for another of its big battery projects, this one in South Australia. [Read more…]

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…]

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