The United States has announced import tariffs of 30% will apply to all imported solar panels but a yearly quota of 2.5 gigawatts of imported solar cells, or enough to make around 9 million panels, is allowed. Just how much the United State’s Figurehead in Chief, Donald Trump, had to do with this decision I […]
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SolarReserve Opens Offices In South Australia
SolarReserve, the company that will develop the Aurora solar thermal power station project near Port Augusta, officially opened two offices in South Australia yesterday.
[Continue reading…]Darling Downs Solar Farm Progress
Work has commenced on the transmission line that will connect APA’s Darling Downs Solar Farm in Queensland to the state’s electricity network.
[Continue reading…]Trump Solar Tax Sends Shockwaves Through U.S Industry
Earlier today, U.S. President Donald Trump gave the green light for punitive tariffs of as much as 30 percent to be whacked on imported solar cells and panels.
[Continue reading…]Childers And Susan River Solar Farms Construction To Start Soon
Commencement of construction of Esco Pacific’s Childers And Susan River Solar Farms in Queensland isn’t far off, and other Esco large-scale PV projects are progressing.
[Continue reading…]More Solar Power For Geelong Community Buildings
Another City of Greater Geelong facility has gone solar – Leisurelink Aquatic Centre in Grovedale – with other buildings to have solar panels installed this year.
[Continue reading…]Small Scale Solar Steps Up To The Plate In Summer
The 546,000+ rooftop solar power systems installed in Victoria and South Australia made a valuable contribution towards keeping the lights on and air-conditioners pumping in both states during recent stinking hot days.
[Continue reading…]Australian Energy Efficiency Legislation Review Under Way
The Australian Federal Government has announced the immediate commencement of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act’s (GEMS Act) first review.
[Continue reading…]SA Power Networks’ Bid To Increase Electricity Bills Defeated
Another attempt by SA Power Networks (SAPN) to bump up the cost of electricity distribution (and consequently power bills) in South Australia has been defeated in the Federal Court.
[Continue reading…]Black Solar Panels: Is Lower Efficiency Worth The Sexy?
Black Solar Panels Are Hot! This Reduces Efficiency. I want you to think about someone you know who has rooftop solar. It doesn’t matter who. It could be a friend, a relative, or that handsome bearded man you’ve been stalking for months — it doesn’t matter. I want you to think about where they live. […]
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