A development application has been submitted to Western Australia’s City of Fremantle for a solar farm proposed for a former South Fremantle landfill site. [Read more…]
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Development Application Lodged For Australia’s Largest Urban Solar Farm
Statutory Voltage Limits Change In Queensland To Benefit Solar Power
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Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape. [Read more…]
Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia
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The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake. [Read more…]
Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed
Energy Brix Power Station circa 2008 | Image: Marcus Wong Wongm, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious. [Read more…]
Mandatory Solar Power For New Australian Homes?
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A report released last week recommends solar panels or other renewables be compulsory for new homes built in Australia; saying such a measure would help slash energy bills, network investment and emissions. [Read more…]
Kalbarri Microgrid Project Powers Ahead
The awarding of a $6.8 million contract for a 100 per cent renewable energy-powered microgrid project for Kalbarri in Western Australia was announced yesterday. [Read more…]
South Australian Pride In Renewable Energy
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A recent poll indicates the majority of South Australians are proud of the state’s wind and solar power achievements – and they want other states to follow SA’s lead. [Read more…]
Solar + Storage Projects Proposed For Wee Waa And Gunnedah
Even more big solar may be on its way in New South Wales – Overland Sun Farming has submitted proposals for major solar farms near the towns of Gunnedah and Wee Waa. [Read more…]
More Aqua-Photovoltaics Projects Operational
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From fish farms in China to water treatment plants here in Australia, sticking solar panels on top of bodies of water is growing in popularity. [Read more…]
Solar + Battery Storage Helps Light Up Auckland Bridge
Auckland Harbour Bridge – promo shot
A light and sound show on the weekend heralded the official launch of the first stage of Auckland Harbour Bridge’s solar + battery powered lighting project. [Read more…]
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