Work currently underway on a 275kV SuperGrid Link between Cairns and Townsville will unlock up to 500MW of additional renewable energy capacity says the Palaszczuk Government. [Read more…]
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Blyth Big Battery Given Go-Ahead
Neoen announced late last week it’s all systems go for another of its big battery projects, this one in South Australia. [Read more…]
How Solar Can Help Small Business Avoid Crippling ‘Large-User’ Tariffs
This is essential reading if you’re a business owner who doesn’t like paying through the nose for electricity.
The benefits of having commercial solar are clear to most, but sometimes there are other reasons that aren’t so obvious unless pointed out. In this case, if you’re a business owner, it’s not just the solar power that creates the savings. [Read more…]
Columboola Solar Farm (Finally) Achieves Full Output
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
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…]
Bundaberg Moves Towards Net Zero by 2030
Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council has endorsed a report in relation to the entire region achieving net zero emissions by the end of the decade – and renewables will of course play a major role. [Read more…]
Yes, Heat Reduces Solar Panel Output. But Not Enough To Worry About
Solar panel temperature is typically at least 20ºC above ambient temperature.
Solar panel output is hurt by heat. The hotter they are, the lower their efficiency. This seems like a major drawback for something deliberately exposed to the Australian sun. In practice, it’s not something anyone with a solar power system needs to worry about. This is because our hottest days … usually have the most sunshine. [Read more…]
Tasmanian Solar Company Brings Solar Power To PNG
Recently things warmed up for Tasmanian solar company I Want Energy when they partnered with Astra Solar in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to deliver four off-grid solar power projects in Bougainville PNG. [Read more…]
Big Batteries, Power Price Rise Relief And Australian Solar Silicon
Between the Capacity Investment Scheme getting legs, planned actions to rein in electricity price rises and the prospect of a thriving local solar manufacturing industry, there’s been a bit happening on Australia’s energy front the past few days. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]
Cairns Regional Council Inks Clean Power Deal
Cairns Regional Council has taken another big step towards meeting its commitment to all the organisation’s electricity being sourced from renewables. [Read more…]
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