Germany’s Federal Association of the Energy and Water Industry (BDEW) says renewable energy sources are expected to have accounted for more than 36% of gross electricity consumption in the country in 2017.
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Double Glass, Glass On Glass, and Bifacial Panels — What The Hell Are They?
Glass is a vital part of almost every solar panel installed on Australian roofs. The sheets of glass used to protect solar cells are long lasting, non-reactive, very tough, and — above all else — it’s transparent. As a result glass functions far better than wood, cheese, iron, or mucus.
[Continue reading…]Snowy 2.0 : Technically Feasible, Financially Viable, Very Expensive
Snowy Hydro’s feasibility study on the Snowy 2.0 electricity generation expansion and pumped hydro storage project has been completed. It’s doable says the company, but it won’t be cheap.
[Continue reading…]STC Demand Expected To Increase In 2018
Given the huge increase in rooftop solar installations in Australia this year, the Clean Energy Regulator expects the small-scale technology percentage to increase in 2018, boosting STC demand.
[Continue reading…]Wellington Solar Farm Proposal On Public Display
Public feedback has been invited on the development of Wellington Solar Farm, which is proposed for a site approximately 2km north-east of the town of Wellington in New South Wales.
[Continue reading…]Draft Victorian Solar Feed-In Tariff Decision Published
From the beginning July next year, Victorian solar households and small businesses may receive different feed in tariff rates based on the time of day electricity is exported.
[Continue reading…]New Solar Subsidy For Canberra’s Low-Income Households
A new program in the ACT is providing financial support to help some low-income households slash their electricity costs through installing solar panels.
[Continue reading…]Australia Post’s Monster Rooftop Solar Power Installation
Australia Post has announced completion of a $3 million, 2.1MW solar panel system at its parcel sorting facility in Chullora, New South Wales.
[Continue reading…]Hobart City Council Divesting From Fossil Fuels – Completely
The fossil fuel divestment juggernaut rumbles on, with Hobart City Council announcing it was getting on board in a big way.
[Continue reading…]From Oil Rigs To Solar Fuel Rigs
Engineers at Columbia University have developed what they say is practical floating solar powered hydrogen-generating device that doesn’t require pumps or membranes.
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