Another City of Greater Geelong facility has gone solar – Leisurelink Aquatic Centre in Grovedale – with other buildings to have solar panels installed this year. [Read more…]
Small Scale Solar Steps Up To The Plate In Summer

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The 546,000+ rooftop solar power systems installed in Victoria and South Australia made a valuable contribution towards keeping the lights on and air-conditioners pumping in both states during recent stinking hot days. [Read more…]
Australian Energy Efficiency Legislation Review Under Way
The Australian Federal Government has announced the immediate commencement of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act’s (GEMS Act) first review. [Read more…]
SA Power Networks’ Bid To Increase Electricity Bills Defeated
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Another attempt by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to bump up the cost of electricity distribution (and consequently power bills) in South Australia has been defeated in the Federal Court.
Australia A Standout In Renewable Energy Last Year, But…
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Australia was a star performer in renewable energy investment last year says Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) – but it warns clouds may be gathering. [Read more…]
InGRID AGM Energy Control System To Manage Monash Uni Microgrid
Madrid-based Indra says it has been selected by Melbourne’s Monash University as a key technology partner in MU’s Clayton campus solar powered microgrid project. [Read more…]
Solar + Storage Projects For NSW Riverina Region Seeking Approvals
Submissions relating to two proposed large-scale solar + battery storage facilities in the Edward River Council area in New South Wales are currently being reviewed. [Read more…]
Alinta To Roll Out More Renewables, But Loy Yang B To Burn On – For Decades
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Alinta Energy says acquisition of the brown-coal fired Loy Yang B power station in Victoria will enable it to significantly increase the company’s investment in renewable energy assets. [Read more…]
Waste Management Company Orders 50 Electric Tesla Semi Trucks
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50 electric Tesla Semi trucks could be hitting United Arab Emirates’ roads as soon as 2020 after a purchase order from Shajah-based Bee’ah. [Read more…]
Development Approval For WA Solar + Wind + Battery Project
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Advanced Energy Resources’ proposed Yallabatharra solar and wind project, which will include battery storage, has received development approval from Western Australia’s Northampton Shire Council. [Read more…]
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