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…]
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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…]
Coal Booster Ian Off Anna’s Xmas List
Annastacia Palaszczuk is keeping a list of who’s naughty or nice, and Queensland Resources Council’s Ian Macfarlane can expect a lump of coal in his stocking. He’d be completely fine with that. [Read more…]
Help! My Vintage Solar Inverter Has Finally Failed
If you are reading this because you have a failed ‘vintage’ inverter, you probably bought your solar power system ten or more years ago. In which case… [Read more…]
Inverter Manufacturers Hit Back On QLD Emergency Backstop
Several major solar inverter manufacturers have expressed their concerns over Queensland’s plans to introduce a very blunt tool to manage some new solar and battery systems remotely. [Read more…]
Callide Coal Plant Crap Out Investigators Appointed
Independent investigators have been appointed to delve into the recent Callide Power Station faceplant. [Read more…]
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