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Ravenswood Solar Farm Decision Tonight

Ravenwsood Solar Farm decision

Victoria’s Mount Alexander Shire Council will decide the fate of FRV’s development application for a proposed solar farm in Ravenswood South this evening.

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NAB Takes Another Step Towards 100% Renewable Electricity

National Australia Bank - renewable energy

National Australia Bank has signed a three-year deal with Engie involving the purchase of renewable energy certificates to offset power used in all NAB’s Australian branches.

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Renewables Now 60% Of South Australian Electricity Generation

South Australia renewable energy generation

The 21st century has brought radical change to South Australian electricity generation.  Eighteen years ago SA had the least renewable energy in the country thanks to hydroelectricity being a tough sell in a location as dry as a Sao biscuit and twice as flat. 

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Vatican Commits To Net-Zero Emissions By 2050

Pope Francis - Vatican net zero emissions

In a video message sent to participants in a virtual climate summit on the weekend, Pope Francis has committed Vatican City to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. 2050??

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SunPower Maxeon 5 AC Solar Panel Unveiled

SunPower Maxeon 5 AC solar panels

Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced its new SunPower Maxeon 5 AC solar panel is available in selected European countries. If and when it will be available in Australia isn’t clear.

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What Are These Tier 1 Solar Panels You Speak Of?

Tier 1 solar panels

Solar power system offers spruiking “tier 1” solar panels without mentioning a brand should be treated with a degree of skepticism.

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Pressure Turned Up On Coles To Commit To 100% Renewables

Coles and renewable energy

Close to three-quarters of Australian shoppers want Coles to switch to 100% renewable electricity according to results from a new poll.

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Sungrow Celebrates 1GW Of Solar Inverter Capacity In Australia

Sungrow solar inverters - Australia

Solar inverter and energy storage manufacturer Sungrow has reached a significant milestone here in Australia – 1GW of inverter capacity deployment.

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RACV Donating $1 Million Worth Of Solar + Battery System Installations

RACV solar power donation

The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria has announced it will install dozens of solar power and battery storage systems at no cost in bushfire-prone communities over the next couple of years.

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SA’s Remote Solar Disconnect/Reconnect Explained

Remote solar disconnect in South Australia

In this video, chartered electrical engineer and SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock sets the record straight on “solar shutdown” capabilities in South Australia.

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