For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far.
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Small Business Commercial Solar With A 3 Year Payback – A Real World Case Study
A few days ago I wrote an article on commercial solar for small businesses but I was worried it may have been a little abstract. I mentioned this to Finn, my boss1, and he said people might: not believe that they can get a 3 year payback on a small business solar system – it […]
[Continue reading…]Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia
The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power At Sea – Offshore Solar Farm Project Commences
Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another.
[Continue reading…]Hyperloop For Queensland A “Ludicrous Pipe Dream”
Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1.
[Continue reading…]Enphase And Panasonic Partner On AC Solar Panels
A partnership between Enphase Energy and Panasonic will see Enphase’s IQ 7X Micro microinverter combined with Panasonic HIT solar modules.
[Continue reading…]Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed
The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious.
[Continue reading…]Commercial Solar For Small Businesses Can Pay Back In Under 3 Years
Business is a kind of miracle where humans put aside their natural desire to screech and fling stuff at each other to work together to achieve common goals. And the most common goal among businesses that are still in business is making money. Unfortunately, focusing on this has led to some undesirable consequences such melting […]
[Continue reading…]Gas Lamps And Electric Cars: Dr. Alan Finkel
Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr. Alan Finkel has defended electric vehicles and taken on the naysayers, saying that instead of focusing on the current challenges, we should look at the potential of EVs.
[Continue reading…]SA Government Announces Site Of New State-Owned Power Plant
The Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant will become the new permanent home for South Australia’s so far barely used turbine generators.
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