Solar manufacturer and developer Risen Energy has formally signalled its intention to construct a small solar farm in North Wagga, New South Wales.
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Central Coast Council Charging Ahead With Electric Cars
NSW’s Central Coast Council is putting the the pedal to the metal in acquiring battery and hybrid electric vehicles – with more to come.
[Continue reading…]More Victorian Community Power Hubs Energised
16 solar energy projects will be delivered before the end of this year by Community Power Hubs supported by the Victorian Government.
[Continue reading…]What Makes A Great Solar Power Installation?
What separates a great solar power system installation from a crappy one – even if exactly the same panels and inverter are used in both? Watch a “gold-standard” installation performed from start to finish (transcript included).
[Continue reading…]CEFC Invests In Solar Power Assisted Plastic Recycling Facility
https://www.cefc.com.au/annual-report-2021/performance/australian-recycling-investment-fund/ A facility under construction in Albury-Wodonga that will recycle the equivalent of an estimated one billion plastic bottles a year has gained support from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
[Continue reading…]Dubbo Council’s Solar Power Rollout Under Way
Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia.
[Continue reading…]WA’s First Regional Climate Alliances Named
A McGowan government program encouraging regional local governments in Western Australia to partner up on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has kicked off.
[Continue reading…]The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6
This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV […]
[Continue reading…]Another Bayswater Power Station Pollution Penalty
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined AGL Macquarie Pty Limited for an “alleged” water pollution offence at Bayswater Power Station – again.
[Continue reading…]Silicon Price Hike Increases Solar Panel Production Cost By Around $34
Ninety-eight percent of the world’s solar cells are made from silicon. This is thanks to its suitability as a PV material and its low cost compared to alternatives. While the price of solar silicon has its ups and downs, the overall trend has been downwards. It reached a record low in June 2020. After taking […]
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