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ARENA Study: Network Upgrades Better Than Solar Curtailment

June 22, 2020 2020-06-29T16:32:52 by 8 Comments
citi power powercor report

While electricity distributors emphasise the importance of seeing “behind the meter” to manage the impact of renewable energy on low voltage (LV) networks, a study published by ARENA suggests network upgrades are going to be more effective in the long term.

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Call For Low Income Housing Solar And Energy Efficiency Blitz

June 22, 2020 2020-06-23T07:55:36 by Leave a Comment
National Low Income Energy Productivity Program (NLEPP)

Dozens of organisations have backed a proposed plan calling on the Federal and State Governments to stimulate Australia’s economy with energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations for low-income housing.

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Australia The Lucky Country For Home Solar Power

June 22, 2020 2020-06-22T06:02:53 by 1 Comment
Australia vs. USA home solar prices

There’s been some buzz about Tesla slashing the prices of its home solar offerings in the USA. The reduction still makes going solar in Australia look like an absolute bargain.

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Big-ish Battery For Remote NT Community

June 19, 2020 2020-06-19T06:00:19 by Leave a Comment
Titjikala battery system

A large battery energy storage system to be installed at Titjikala in the Northern Territory is expected to pay for itself within 5 years.

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Australian 2020 Energy Storage Capacity Forecast

June 18, 2020 2024-10-01T13:32:23 by 1 Comment
Australia energy storage forecast

Research firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia’s cumulative energy storage capacity will reach 2.7 GWh this year.

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Telstra Closes In On Carbon Neutrality

June 18, 2020 2020-06-18T07:07:50 by 1 Comment
Telstra carbon neutrality

A new project involving solar power is about to help take Telstra to the point of carbon neutrality – but it’s not in Australia.

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Battery Performance Standard Submitted To Standards Australia

June 17, 2020 2023-12-04T13:55:10 by Leave a Comment
Australian Solar Battery Performance Standard

DNV GL has announced a draft standard developed by the Australian Battery Performance Standard (ABPS) project has been submitted to Standards Australia for review.

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Solar Panels May Help Power Geelong Refinery

June 17, 2020 2020-06-17T06:34:37 by 3 Comments
Geelong Refinery

Viva Energy’s oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria could be turned into an “energy hub” incorporating solar + storage – but also more fossil fuels.

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Woolworths Unveils 100th Supermarket Solar Installation

June 16, 2020 2024-07-31T10:25:36 by Leave a Comment
Woolworths rooftop solar installation

Woolworths have added a very corporate touch to its latest PV installation – solar panels arranged in the shape of the company’s logo.

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Solar Powered Smiley Face Speed Signs Improve Driver Behaviour

June 16, 2020 2020-06-16T06:38:14 by Leave a Comment
Solar road safety sign trial

A trial in the ACT of smiley face road signs powered by the sun appears to have been a success, and will be continued.

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