The cupboard was bare for solar power and renewable energy overall in NSW Budget 2018-19, but that isn’t likely to hold back the uptake of solar panels in the state. [Read more…]
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Monash Forum To Ramp Up Fight For Coal Power

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Members of the Monash Forum are readying for a battle for hearts, minds and funds as the direction of Australia’s energy future is determined. [Read more…]
Craig Kelly On Anti-Renewables, Pro-Coal Warpath (Again)

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Fools, liars, “eco-zealots” and “useful idiots” – some of the terms Liberal backbencher (and it seems energy expert) Craig Kelly has used in the past few days to describe renewable energy supporters. [Read more…]
Solar Fuels Researcher On Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Professor Rose Amal | Image: UNSW
University of New South Wales chemical engineer Scientia Professor Rose Amal has been awarded companion of the order of Australia (AC), for her eminent service to chemical engineering. [Read more…]
A Cool Application For Solar Power At University Of The Sunshine Coast

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As part of its efforts toward carbon neutrality by 2025, the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland will have thousands of solar panels and a giant “water battery” installed at its main campus at Sippy Downs. [Read more…]
Proposed Kalgoorlie-Boulder Lithium Refinery A Step Closer

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Australian miner Neometals (ASX: NMT) has signed an option agreement with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to sub-lease an industrial estate site for its proposed lithium hydroxide refining facility, which will produce battery grade products. [Read more…]
DHL Rolling Out Solar Panels On Trucks

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Logistics giant DHL has integrated solar panels on some of its delivery vehicles in the UK, cutting fuel costs and emissions. [Read more…]
Allegations Of Synergy Poaching Solar Power Sales
Synergy’s push into the home solar power market has led to complaints that the electricity retailer is pinching solar sales from other installation companies; claims the company denies. [Read more…]
Queensland’s Longreach Solar Farm Inaugurated
Canadian Solar’s $29 million Longreach Solar Farm project had its official inauguration yesterday. The 15MW AC (17.472 MWp DC) clean power station is being progressively commissioned and is currently operating at 50% capacity. [Read more…]
Solar Assisted Hybrid Electric Vessel To Soon Cruise Tasmania’s Gordon River

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A 33-metre long vessel with electric motors and solar panels was officially given its formal name this week – and it’s not Solar McSunnyface. [Read more…]
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