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SA Power Networks has been given the green light to remotely and temporarily shut down solar power systems in “rare circumstances” from September 28. Here’s what it means for new and existing solar owners, as we currently understand the situation. [Read more…]

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Fire and Rescue NSW has sounded a new warning after another solar PV related incident in the state. [Read more…]

Melbourne’s Hobsons Bay City Council has announced a Virtual Power Plant project that will involve the installation of solar panels on dozens more of its buildings initially and community participation down the track. [Read more…]

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Uniting Church WA and Uniting Church VIC TAS are encouraging their members to write letters expressing concern over renewable energy funding to several senators. [Read more…]

What’s claimed to be the first ever free-fall and skydive from a from an electric plane occurred yesterday (Australian time). That may be a little ho-hum for the non-skydivers among us, but the plane certainly isn’t. [Read more…]

Sydney’s Woollahra Municipal Council says it is third local government in New South Wales to attain net-zero emissions. [Read more…]

Citing integrity, quality and safety concerns, Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor has reportedly requested a review of Australia’s rooftop solar sector. [Read more…]

CS Energy announced last week it has inked an offtake agreement for output from University of Queensland’s Warwick Solar Farm. [Read more…]

While Australia’s Federal Government may have its eye on a gas-led recovery, major insurer Suncorp is backing away from the fossil fuel. [Read more…]

Sydney’s Blacktown City Council is taking more steps towards its emissions goals with the boosting of its solar capacity and the trial of an electric garbage truck. [Read more…]