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Snowy Hydro 2.0: More Expensive Than Battery Storage

In the Snowy Mountains, a monumental machine has begun to carve its way into the earth creating a giant tunnel for what will be one of the world’s largest pumped hydro energy storage systems.  The Snowy Hydro 2.0 scheme is so ambitious politicians may be legally required to wear two hard hats when posing for […]

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Solar Power System Safety – Flood Events

Solar panels and flood events

If you’re a solar owner, it’s important to know about solar power system safety ahead of, during and after flood events.

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Canadian Solar Warns Of Panel Price Increase

Canadian Solar report

Although a challenging year, Canadian Solar saw major growth in panel shipments in 2020 – but also warned of a price rise looming.

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Call For Net Zero Emissions In Australian Healthcare

Australian healthcare and carbon emissions

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) want to see Australia’s healthcare sector slash its carbon emissions 80 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040.

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Yallourn Power Station Closure Inquiry Announced

Yallourn Power Station closure inquiry

Victoria’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is to delve into the economic impacts of the early closure of Yallourn Power Station.

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Germany’s Home Battery Storage Boom Continues

Solar batteries in Germany

While yet to really take off in Australia, home batteries are installed more often than not with new solar power systems in Germany.

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2020 A Record Year For Solar Power In The USA

Solar power in the USA

Even given the challenges of Trump and COVID-19, the USA managed to install a record 19.2 gigawatts (DC) of solar power capacity in 2020, up 43% on 2019.

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NGS Super Pledges Carbon Neutral Investment Portfolio

NGS Super carbon neutral target

Australian industry superannuation fund NGS Super announced yesterday it has set a target of 2030 to create a carbon neutral investment portfolio.

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AlburyCity Council Celebrates Solar Energy Success

Albury Renewable Energy Hub

Albury scored the top honour at the NSW 2020 Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards over the weekend – and solar energy played a role.

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Solar & Battery Powered Transportable Classrooms Make Canberra Debut

Hivve solar and battery powered classroom

Kids may have it easier these days in some ways, but that can be a very good thing when it comes to their learning environment.

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