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Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape. [Read more…]

Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model.  [Read more…]

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For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far. [Read more…]

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The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake. [Read more…]

A really, really, big potential platform for solar panels? | Image : Kantasimo

Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another. [Read more…]

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Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1. [Read more…]

A partnership between Enphase Energy and Panasonic will see Enphase’s IQ 7X Micro microinverter combined with Panasonic HIT solar modules. [Read more…]

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The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious. [Read more…]

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The Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant will become the new permanent home for South Australia’s so far barely used turbine generators. [Read more…]