Solar powered? Not Quite | Image: Karma Automotive
Officially launched last week, the first Karma Revero Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are making their way to dealers across the USA and Canada.
Solar powered? Not Quite | Image: Karma Automotive
Officially launched last week, the first Karma Revero Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are making their way to dealers across the USA and Canada.
Victorian Desalination Plant, Wonthaggi | Image: Google Maps
The Victorian Government says the water order from the Victorian Desalination Plant for 2017/8 will be 15 gigalitres, but Melbourne households won’t be slugged with additional water bill charges.
Every Little Bit Of Renewable Energy Helps – Image: Tesco
Retailing giant Tesco has committed to powering its stores and distribution centre operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
PV modules struck from the CEC Approved Products List
The Clean Energy Council (CEC), the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia, has for the first time openly communicated the de-listing of solar panels from its Approved Product List.
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm | Image: Trina Solar
The 15 megawatt Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora, Queensland, powered by Trina Solar panels, is on track to be fully operational within the next couple of months.
Scorching stuff with the sun is fun – but hard work too
This U.S company creates impressive commercial signage and art works using simple tools and the sun’s energy, in a process called solar printing.
SolarGaps Blinds
These solar blinds are an interesting idea for self-generating electricity and have been creating a bit of buzz, but it’s doubtful we’ll be seeing them used legally in Australia as a plug-in device.
Sustainable Community Grants – Avon River Basin
Grants that can be used towards community solar energy projects are up for grabs in the Avon River Basin region of Western Australia.
Solar Panels On Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre
A significant solar power system installation on Lismore’s Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre is now operational, helping Lismore City Council towards its renewable energy goal.
UPDATE: October 16. In August, an agreement was signed for the purchase and transfer of SolarWorld AG, SolarWorld Industries Sachsen GmbH, SolarWorld Innovations GmbH and SolarWorld Industries Thüringen GmbH by SolarWorld Industries GmbH. In Australia, we call it ‘phoenixing’ when a company files for insolvency and then gets bought out by a new company with an almost identical name. It is not clear what debts will be passed on to the new entity.
As for SolarWorld Americas, according to an article last month on PV-Tech, SolarWorld Americas “is in discussions” with several interested parties regarding its future sale.
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German solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld AG says it will file for insolvency proceedings – an uncertain future awaits the 3,300 people employed worldwide by the company.
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