A new solar panel installation on the rooftop of an aquatic centre has taken Logan City Council’s total solar panel capacity to more than 1,000kW. More is on the way.
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Major Solar Power Plant For McCain Foods Australia
McCain Foods Australia has announced construction of what it says is Australia’s largest “behind-the-meter” renewable energy system at its manufacturing facility in Ballarat, Victoria.
[Continue reading…]Solar Victoria: Door-Knockers Should Stop Immediately
While solar power sales and installations are continuing in Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire, Solar Victoria is taking a particularly dim view of door-to-door sales activity in the state – for pretty obvious reasons.
[Continue reading…]Super-Wicking And Light-Absorbing “Solar Panel” Purifies Water
Backed by funding from the U.S Army Research Office, researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a super-wicking and super-light-absorbing material that can be used for accelerated water evaporation and purification.
[Continue reading…]Concerns Raised Regarding SA “Smarter Homes” Proposals
The nature of some proposed regulatory changes to create “smarter homes” in South Australia have been met with criticism from both the CEC and Smart Energy Council.
[Continue reading…]Leapton Solar Panels Review: Tier 1 Panels Made In China By Japanese Company
Update August 12, 2022. There has been some confusion regarding Leapton’s Australian presence, support and warranty services. Find out what’s happening here; including new support and warranty contact information. Update 9th of March 2021: Leapton Solar recently opened an office in Australia and their phone number is 1800 717 636. They told me they can […]
[Continue reading…]Printed Solar Panels On Public Display In Sydney
A public display of printed solar panels at Lane Cove in Sydney will help bring the technology closer to commercialisation.
[Continue reading…]Another Community Battery For Western Australia
A five-year trial of community battery storage in was launched in Margaret River on Saturday involving a Tesla Powerpack system.
[Continue reading…]Northern Territory Formally Commits To Net-Zero Emissions Target
Previously an aspirational target, the NT has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. But there are some devils lurking in the detail.
[Continue reading…]Nillumbik Solar Farm Up For Initial Community Comment
A proposed solar farm project for Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire has taken another step forward with the recent commencement of community consultation.
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