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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…]

Tesla Big Battery Court Battle Begins

Tesla Big Battery - Hornsdale Power Reserve

The Australian Energy Regulator has commenced action in the Federal Court against Hornsdale Power Reserve over what it says were breaches of the National Electricity Rules. [Read more…]

Growatt Inverter Recall In Australia

Growatt inverter recall - Australia

Hundreds of 8kW Growatt solar inverters sold in Australia are subject to a recall due to an electrical safety standards issue. [Read more…]

Pitt Digs In (Again) On Coal Mining ..And Burning

Minister for Resources Keith Pitt - Australian Coal

For the second time this week, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has issued a media release defending Australia’s coal industry and use. [Read more…]

Tindo Solar: Out With The Old, In With The New

Tindo Solar's new factory

Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has begun decommissioning its current factory and is readying to commence operations in its new plant. [Read more…]

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Goes Platinum

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre solar panels

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre’s sustainability street-cred gets another lift, going from gold to platinum in EarthCheck certification. [Read more…]

Bundaberg Council Diverting Solar Panels From Landfill

Solar panel recycling in Bundaberg

Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council has introduced a hefty charge on disposing of unwanted solar panels at its waste facilities. [Read more…]

BHP Boosts Offtake From Merredin Solar Farm

Merredin Solar Farm

A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) between Risen Energy and BHP has been expanded for BHP’s Nickel West operations. [Read more…]

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