For solar panel manufacturing giant JinkoSolar, its 2020 shipment figures read like the pandemic never happened. [Read more…]
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Darwin International Airport Powers Ahead With Solar Energy
Building on its already impressive amount of PV capacity, more solar panels will soon appear on rooftops at the 311-hectare Darwin International Airport (DIA) site. [Read more…]
Solar Power System Safety – Flood Events
If you’re a solar owner, it’s important to know about solar power system safety ahead of, during and after flood events. [Read more…]
Call For Net Zero Emissions In Australian Healthcare
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) want to see Australia’s healthcare sector slash its carbon emissions 80 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040. [Read more…]
Solar Power In Tasmania: How To Triumph Despite Higher Prices & Lower Output

A solar power system in Tasmania. Pic: Scott Logie
If you are lucky enough to live in Tasmania, I have some bad news:
Using solar panels to get low bills is more challenging than on the mainland.
But I also bring good news: [Read more…]
Victorian Neighbourhood Battery Initiative, Community Power Hubs Open

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The application periods for the Victorian Government’s $3 million Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (NBI) and $3.3 million expanded Community Power Hubs program are now open. [Read more…]
Public Submission Period Kicks Off For Warral Solar Farm

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Another small utility-scale solar energy project for NSW’s Tamworth Regional Council local government area recently commenced its public comment period – Warral Solar Farm. [Read more…]
Springvale South Solar Farm Saga Update
A proposal to construct a solar farm in a Melbourne suburb is continuing to face significant opposition from within the local community. [Read more…]
Morwell Power Station Chimneys Toppled

Image: EBAC Demolition
The two remaining chimney stacks at the former Morwell Power Station (Energy Brix Power Station) in Victoria were successfully brought down on Saturday morning. [Read more…]
NSW Government Makes Going Solar Simpler For Strata Owners
New amendments passed in NSW’s Parliament on Tuesday will make it easier to install solar panels, batteries and other renewable energy technologies on strata buildings. [Read more…]
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