Sunshine Coast Solar Farm | Image: Trina Solar
The 15 megawatt Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora, Queensland, powered by Trina Solar panels, is on track to be fully operational within the next couple of months.
Solar Power Art – Sunscribes Solar Printing
Scorching stuff with the sun is fun – but hard work too
This U.S company creates impressive commercial signage and art works using simple tools and the sun’s energy, in a process called solar printing.
The Return Of Plug-In Solar – SolarGaps
SolarGaps Blinds
These solar blinds are an interesting idea for self-generating electricity and have been creating a bit of buzz, but it’s doubtful we’ll be seeing them used legally in Australia as a plug-in device.
Community Solar Power Funding Opportunity In WA’s Avon River Basin
Sustainable Community Grants – Avon River Basin
Grants that can be used towards community solar energy projects are up for grabs in the Avon River Basin region of Western Australia.
Solar Industry Helps Boy With Laser Create Cuddly Creatures For Benefit Of Society
Solar + Laser = Teddies for sick kids
Bumble is a boy with a mission.
He uses an array of tools including a “laser” to produce animal like creations that bring joy to sick children. [Read more…]
First Lismore Community Solar Array Up And Running
Solar Panels On Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre
A significant solar power system installation on Lismore’s Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre is now operational, helping Lismore City Council towards its renewable energy goal.
SolarWorld AG Files For Insolvency (Updated)
UPDATE: October 16. In August, an agreement was signed for the purchase and transfer of SolarWorld AG, SolarWorld Industries Sachsen GmbH, SolarWorld Innovations GmbH and SolarWorld Industries Thüringen GmbH by SolarWorld Industries GmbH. In Australia, we call it ‘phoenixing’ when a company files for insolvency and then gets bought out by a new company with an almost identical name. It is not clear what debts will be passed on to the new entity.
As for SolarWorld Americas, according to an article last month on PV-Tech, SolarWorld Americas “is in discussions” with several interested parties regarding its future sale.
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German solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld AG says it will file for insolvency proceedings – an uncertain future awaits the 3,300 people employed worldwide by the company.
Solar Panels Vs. Nature – Hail
In a fight between a fierce hail storm and a bunch of solar panels, who would win? | Image: Google Maps
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) facility in Golden, Colorado was witness to an unscheduled test provided by Mother Nature of large hailstones pummeling its solar panels.
Solar Frontier Panels On Shell HQ In Thailand
Solar power systems – Shell, Thailand
CIS solar panel manufacturer Solar Frontier has announced the completion of a PV system installation project atop two buildings at Shell’s headquarters in Thailand.
Federal Budget Confirms Cash For Solar Thermal In Port Augusta
Port Augusta solar thermal power station rendering – SolarReserve
There will be many happy folks in the South Australian city of Port Augusta this morning after last night’s Budget confirmed investment support for a solar thermal power station project.
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