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Coles Going Bananas Over Solar

Coles and solar energy

That should probably read going solar for bananas1 – but anyhow. A new facility in Melbourne with the capacity to ripen 350 million pieces of fruit every year is being powered with solar energy. [Read more…]

Another Proposed Solar Farm For Tasmania’s George Town

Bell Bay Solar Farm - Tasmania

Another solar farm proposed for George Town is pretty small by utility-scale standards, but would provide a big boost for Tasmania’s solar energy credentials. [Read more…]

Huge Rooftop Solar Energy System For Armidale Hospital

Armidale Hospital - solar energy

While COVID-19 clouds continue to hang over the healthcare sector, a ray of sunshine has appeared for Armidale Hospital, which will be getting a thumping great solar power system installed. [Read more…]

Colac Community Library Goes Solar

Colac library solar installation

In Victoria, the Colac Community Library and Learning Centre is now reaping the emissions reduction and electricity bill-busting benefits of solar panels. [Read more…]

Major Solar Power Plant For McCain Foods Australia

McCain Ballarat - solar power

McCain Foods Australia has announced construction of what it says is Australia’s largest “behind-the-meter” renewable energy system at its manufacturing facility in Ballarat, Victoria. [Read more…]

Nillumbik Solar Farm Up For Initial Community Comment

Nillumbik Shire Council solar farm

A proposed solar farm project for Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire has taken another step forward with the recent commencement of community consultation. [Read more…]

Installing Solar Panels In Melbourne (COVID-19 Update)

Solar power in Melbourne and COVID-19

Find out the latest information on installing solar panels in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria under COVID-19 restrictions. [Read more…]

Community Renewables Consultation A Success

Helen Haines - Community Renewable Energy

A public consultation to help inform the design of a blueprint for locally-owned renewables in regional Australia attracted plenty of interest. [Read more…]

Solar Powered Disaster Management Trailer For Rockhampton

Solar powered disaster management trailer

In Queensland, Rockhampton Regional Council’s disaster management trailer is about to hit the road; offering important services powered by solar energy. [Read more…]

Another Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Milestone Reached

Solar panel validation

An initiative launched to provide assurance of the eligibility of solar panels for Australia’s national solar subsidy continues to power ahead. [Read more…]

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