More manufacturers have joined Australia’s Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Initiative and it’s time for the next step – the all-important logo. [Read more…]
Climate Emergency Declared By City of Stonnington
At a council meeting yesterday, Victoria’s City of Stonnington joined 89 other Australian local governments to have declared a climate emergency. [Read more…]
Daintree Microgrid Project Feasibility Study “On Track”
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A feasibility study for a proposed solar-based microgrid project in Queensland’s Daintree region will be completed and delivered on time says Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. [Read more…]
The Solar Panel Myth That Just Won’t Die – Energy Payback
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Just when you think it’s finally dead and buried, the myth of solar power system energy payback arises like a zombie from a B-grade horror movie. [Read more…]
Goulburn Valley Water Solar Power Rollout Progress
Victoria’s Goulburn Valley Water’s PV project is well under way, with thousands of solar panels already installed and more than a thousand modules yet to be. [Read more…]
Inner West Council Wants To Boost Region’s Solar 1,000%
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Sydney’s Inner West Council is aiming to increase solar installations on residential, commercial, industrial and community buildings within its boundaries in a very big way. [Read more…]
OZ Minerals Eyes Renewables For Billion Dollar Mining Project
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OZ Minerals says renewable energy could help power its proposed West Musgrave copper and nickel project in Western Australia. [Read more…]
Top 10 Solar Panel Manufacturers In 2019 (Shipments)
There were no big surprises in GlobalData’s top ten list of solar panel manufacturers for global shipments last year, but capacity shipped among the big players grew significantly. [Read more…]
Global Energy CO2 Emissions Stabilised In 2019: IEA
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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions stabilised last year according to the International Energy Agency. The IEA hopes it’s not just another pause in growth. [Read more…]
Coronavirus Pressure On Solar Panel Supply In Australia
As the human toll from the novel coronavirus climbs, so too has the impact on manufacturing – including solar component supplies. [Read more…]
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