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While U.S. solar industry employment dropped 3.85% last year, there’s still just over a quarter of a million Americans working in the nation’s solar power sector –  twice as many as in coal. [Read more…]

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As if there weren’t enough concerns regarding the potential impacts of climate change, a new one has been added to the steadily growing list – the release of mercury from melting permafrost in the Northern Hemisphere.  [Read more…]

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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…]

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…]

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Some lucky Australian school-age students have been kicking off their year in a comfy, high-tech solar powered classroom. [Read more…]

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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…]

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Where are the current top solar locations in Australia? What areas installed the most small-scale solar power systems in December? How many battery systems were installed with new solar in December? [Read more…]

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The opening of Australia’s largest floating solar farm is serving as a backdrop for the welcoming of dozens of councils throughout Australia to the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership. [Read more…]