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Huge QLD Solar + Battery Storage Project Progresses

Western Downs solar farm

Western Downs Green Power Hub is another step closer to prime time, with grid connection now completed by Powerlink. [Read more…]

New Solar Inverters And Batteries From Australia’s Redback

Redback Technologies

Queensland company Redback Technologies has a fresh new look, plus new inverter and battery products on the way designed for the Australian market. [Read more…]

Smart Solar Powered Security And Shark Safety Solutions

Solar powered security cameras

This Australian company is doing some interesting stuff on the security and beach safety scene by combining cameras and AI with solar power. [Read more…]

Are Off Peak Hot Water Tariffs A Waste Of Time For Solar Owners?

Off peak hot water tariffs and solar power

Last week Finn got me into hot water.  He did this by referring me to a study called::

“Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation”

Let me translate that from Academeze into English for you:

Are electric hot water systems any good at soaking up excess solar electricity?

Here are some of the findings: [Read more…]

Australian Solar Panel Redistribution Initiative Helping Africa

Solar panel redistribution

From rooftops in Queensland’s Hervey Bay to communities in Nigeria – how unwanted solar panels from Australia are getting a second life overseas. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Battery Maker RedEarth Cashed Up

RedEarth Energy Storage - solar batteries

Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has another $12 million in its kit to take it through to the ASX listing the company is aiming to achieve next year. [Read more…]

Going Off-Grid Done Right – SolarQuotes TV Episode 9

In this episode of SolarQuotes TV, discover how to go off-grid properly. Finn showcases some of the best examples of off-grid living in Australia and the solar hardware making it increasingly possible. [Read more…]

Gelion: Readying For Battery Manufacturing After COVID Delays

Gelion battery - zinc bromine gel energy storage

Like just about everybody, Australian battery innovator Gelion has had its business plans disrupted. But the company hopes it can have its first pilot trial production line ready early in 2022, and also anticipates commercial availability next year. [Read more…]

The Power Of Solar Energy Self-Consumption

Solar energy self consumption

Australian solar owners don’t need no stinking feed-in tariffs. No, that’s not accurate – they are certainly welcome, but a greater focus on solar energy self-consumption without a battery can pay big dividends. [Read more…]

Smoky Creek Solar Power Station Update

Smoky Creek Solar Power Station

Edify Energy’s proposed Smoky Creek Solar Power Station in Queensland has been on the board for quite a while – what’s happening with this big solar project? [Read more…]

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