Nuclear power industry feeling the renewables pinch | Image: Z22, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
The future of Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (TMI) is in doubt after again failing to get a guernsey in an important electricity auction.
Solar + Battery Power To Light Up Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pretty colours powered by the sun | Image: Vector
In what’s claimed to be a world first, New Zealand’s Auckland Harbour Bridge is to have all its new LED lighting powered by solar panels and battery storage.
Jinko Solar Panels For Fish Farm Projects
Jinko solar modules in aquaculture
Jinko Solar has inked a deal with Jing Bei New Energy that will see the PV giant supply 100MW of its solar panels for use in two fish farm projects in China.
Solar PV Power Employed 3 Million+ People In 2016
Solar powers job creation
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reveals solar photovoltaic (PV) power was the largest employer in the renewable energy sector in 2016, with 3.095 million jobs – up 12% from 2015.
Australia’s Top 10 Postcodes For Solar – May Update
1.67 Million+ Systems Sticking It To The Electricity Man | Panel Image: Smaack, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
The most recent data from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator shows Queensland and Western Australia postcodes still entirely dominating the top 10 rankings for total numbers of installed small scale solar power systems.
Solar Power Enlisted To Help Keep Wind Farms Free Of Bird Poop
Scaring off seagulls with a solar powered scarecrow | Image: Scaretech Global
Bird poop, aka guano, presents major headaches for offshore wind farm operators – but this solar powered gizmo is apparently proving to be very successful in keeping birds at bay.
Fresh Warnings On Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine
Coal Is A Risky Business
The Climate Council and Oxfam have again warned that the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin represents a major conflict with Australia’s commitment to addressing climate change.
Switzerland Votes For More Renewables And Nuclear Power Phase Out
Yes to more renewables, no to nuclear power | Image: BKW FMB Energie AG, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Swiss voters have endorsed Energy Strategy 2050, a government plan that will see renewables including wind and solar power beefed up and nuclear power phased out in the country.
Western Australian Museum Construction About To Get Under Way
Old Meets New | Image: WA Museum
The first sod of soil was turned at the site of the new Western Australian Museum yesterday, a huge project that will also incorporate a solar power aspect.
Australia’s National Electricity Market – “Don’t Panic”
Keep calm but don’t carry on as is – Grattan Institute
A new report warns of the danger of politicians panicking over the situation with Australia’s National Electricity Market and ultimately pushing electricity prices higher.
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