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A study out of the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found local ambient air pollution increases household electricity consumption – and more emissions. Australia may play a role in helping to address this. [Read more…]

In light of an inverter rule change in South Australia kicking in from September this year, SA Power Networks has altered its requirements relating to like-for-like solar inverter replacements carried out under warranty. [Read more…]

Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio officially opened Council’s new solar powered $67 million Principal Depot in Charlton last week. [Read more…]

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recognised the CEC Approved Solar Retailer program needs tweaking – but is what the ACCC proposes enough? [Read more…]

Canadian Solar last week announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which exceeded expectations. [Read more…]

Bondi Beach Public School sporting new solar panels

An initiative in Sydney helping schools to make the switch to solar power has racked up another couple of PV installations. [Read more…]

The knock-on effects of a solar factory out of action in China have seen a sharp increase in the cost of a key component in the manufacture of solar panels. [Read more…]

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The draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan 2020-2025: Responding to Climate Change is open for comment and will be of interest to local owners of home solar power systems. [Read more…]

An application was lodged last week with Bundaberg Regional Council for a proposed solar farm at Isis River, around 50 kilometres from the city. [Read more…]

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…]