It’s been reported Australian telecommunications company Telstra will purchase all the electricity generated by a 70MW solar farm to be built near Emerald in Queensland.
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Solar Power Funding For Food Rescue Groups
The Australian Federal Government is providing $1.2 million in funding to assist food rescue groups reduce their energy costs and boost their food storage capabilities.
[Continue reading…]When Electricity Price Hikes Don’t Improve The Economics Of Batteries
I’ve already written on how electricity prices are set to rise substantially. Because Australians will soon have to shell out like an evicted hermit crab when it comes to grid power, both the good and bad mainstream media are declaring that rising power costs make buying batteries more attractive. Unfortunately for fans of shock boxes this […]
[Continue reading…]CEC Releases Clean Energy Australia 2016 Report
In its latest report, the Clean Energy Council states a record share of Australia’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2016 – 17.3%; the highest level this century.
[Continue reading…]Costa Looks To Solar Power For Mushroom Growing Operations
Australia’s largest mushroom producer is expanding operations in South Australia; with solar energy on the cards to help power it.
[Continue reading…]Tertill – Solar Powered Autonomous Weed Whacker
Weeds in your garden getting you down? Franklin Robotics may soon have a solar powered solution to your weed woes that will perhaps help save some time and your back.
[Continue reading…]Infamous Nuclear Power Station Under Pressure From Gas And Renewables
The future of Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (TMI) is in doubt after again failing to get a guernsey in an important electricity auction.
[Continue reading…]Solar + Battery Power To Light Up Auckland Harbour Bridge
In what’s claimed to be a world first, New Zealand’s Auckland Harbour Bridge is to have all its new LED lighting powered by solar panels and battery storage.
[Continue reading…]Restrictions On Rooftop Solar In QLD Eased — Powerwall 2 & Larger Inverters Allowed With Export Limiting
There is good news for Queenslanders looking to install rooftop solar and anyone thinking of of installing AC coupled battery systems such as the Powerwall 2.
[Continue reading…]Jinko Solar Panels For Fish Farm Projects
Jinko Solar has inked a deal with Jing Bei New Energy that will see the PV giant supply 100MW of its solar panels for use in two fish farm projects in China.
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