UniSA Research: Rethinking Solar Panel Orientation

Solar panel orientation

A UniSA solar researcher says it’s time to rethink solar panel orientation (direction) to better suit peak electricity usage periods and maximise solar energy self-consumption. [Read more…]

NSW’s Hawkesbury Council Seeks Input For Net Zero Emissions Strategy

Solar energy and Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury City Council Building in Windsor | Image via Google Earth

Sydney’s Hawkesbury City Council is asking residents for their ideas to help it build on its emissions reduction efforts and become a net-zero emissions organisation. [Read more…]

Call For Solar Panels And Batteries At All QLD Public Hospitals

Solar energy and Queensland hospitals

Four health and medical associations are calling for solar power and battery systems to be installed at all 122 public hospitals in Queensland. [Read more…]

Installing Solar Panels In Melbourne Under Stage 4 Restrictions

Solar and Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions in Melbourne

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UPDATE OCTOBER 19 2020 – As of this morning, solar installations are able to go ahead in Melbourne – learn more.
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VICTORIAN COVID RESTRICTIONS

Although solar installations cannot go ahead in metropolitan Melbourne under stage 4 restrictions (except on new builds or uninhabited homes), solar installers are still quoting, designing and getting customers ready for installation. Onsite visits for the purpose of designing and quoting are not allowed, but many installers are happy to jump on a video call. [Read more…]

Gulgong Solar Farm Application Denied

Gulgong solar farm development application refused

Development approval for a proposed small utility-scale solar farm to be built near the town of Gulgong in New South Wales has been denied. [Read more…]

Survey Seeks NSW Strata Owner/Renter Feedback On Solar

Solar power and strata properties in NSW

Strata apartment, townhouse and villa owners, committee members and tenants in NSW have been invited to have their say on barriers to installing sustainability infrastructure including solar panels and battery systems. [Read more…]

CEFC Backing Solar Powered Fertiliser Production

Lake Way Sulphate of Potash project

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation announced yesterday it is investing in a Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project in Western Australia harnessing the energy of the sun. [Read more…]

First WA Schools VPP Project Participant Named

Western Australia Schools Virtual Power Plant project

The first school has been confirmed for Western Australia’s McGowan Government’s Schools Virtual Power Plant pilot project. [Read more…]

Climate Council: Just Say No To Narrabri Gas Project

Coal seam gas wells

Image: Lock The Gate

The Climate Council hasn’t minced words in its submission to the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on the Narrabri Gas Project. [Read more…]

Adelaide’s Westminster School Unveils Huge Solar Installation

Westminster School solar panels

The equivalent to around a quarter of the electricity requirements of Westminster School in Adelaide’s south-west is now being supplied by solar panels. [Read more…]

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