Solar energy is commonly used to heat water, but in Queensland’s Bulloo Shire, it’s being utilised to cool a town’s water supply – and the project has helped the local council win an award.
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Foodies Saving Money With Solar – SolarQuotes TV Episode 5
This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode is the all you can eat and drink edition! Which is best – a solar-electric or wood-fire cooked pizza? Our field test provides surprising results. We also check out a Barossa region wine family’s big dream to become carbon-neutral. In solar tech, we look at the ease of freeze – […]
[Continue reading…]Slow Cookers & Solar — A Perfect Combination (Free Bonus Recipe!)
Winter is coming.  The cold month of June is almost upon us. In Adelaide where I dwell, winter brings grey skies and decreased solar output. The cold, dark of the evening arrives early and brings a time for family, fellowship, and food. Now is the perfect time for me to write about slow cookers and […]
[Continue reading…]Audit Finds Electromagnetic Radiation From Solar Inverters At Safe Levels
We’re so accustomed to seeing electrical products with compliance stickers and certificates, it’s a safe bet that most of us barely notice them. So here’s a handy reminder that those stickers and certificates matter.
[Continue reading…]Polysilicon: Price And Forced Labour Concerns Persist
The global spot price average for a crucial element of solar panels – polysilicon – is close to four times what it was in late May last year. Meanwhile, forced labour concerns continue to cast a shadow over the polysilicon sector.
[Continue reading…]Hunter Water Solar Rollout Progress
Another installation has recently been completed in NSW’s Hunter Water’s shift to harnessing solar energy to help power its operations.
[Continue reading…]Australians Oppose New Coal, But Many Fall For Gas Spin
Recently released poll results indicate the majority of Australians are against new coal mines and the federal government providing subsidies for building new coal-fired power plants.
[Continue reading…]GoodWe Reaches 1GW Of Inverter Shipments To Australia
After 9 years in the Australian market, Chinese solar inverter manufacturer GoodWe is celebrating 1,000MW of capacity supplied to Australia.
[Continue reading…]A Dynamic Solar Exports Future Looks Bright
A South Australian trial has demonstrated higher levels of energy exports from solar and battery systems can be achieved through dynamic (flexible) export limits rather than fixed.
[Continue reading…]How Good Is Coal? Callide Power Station Fire
Coal power in Australia copped yet another blow yesterday, with a fire/explosion occurring at Callide Power Station in Queensland.
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