There’s been some interesting stuff happening at JA Solar, Qcells and Australia’s very own Tindo Solar this week.
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Installing Solar Panels with Raked Ceilings: Challenges and Solutions
They say that happiness is directly proportional to ceiling height. Having grown up in a substantial c.1875 stone house, with ceilings closer to 4 metres than the standard suburban 2.4 metres, I can attest to the extra space offering some comfort – even if it’s just lower temperatures during hot summers.
[Continue reading…]Solar System Servicing: Energy Safe Victoria ReminderÂ
After several fires in the last few weeks involving older solar power systems, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has reminded Victorians about the importance of regular solar inspections and servicing.
[Continue reading…]Canberra’s Battery Rebate Bids Goodbye
After reaching its installation target, the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage (Next Gen) program has ended.
[Continue reading…]Lead-Acid Vs Lithium-Ion Batteries. Is Lead Dead?
We live in an age where your camper trailer can power an induction cooktop, a mine can go off-grid, and giant grid-scale batteries are being announced almost weekly.
[Continue reading…]PCL Construction Scores Stubbo Solar Farm EPC
There’s been more progress on ACEN Australia’s huge Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales, with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract now awarded.
[Continue reading…]Zen And The Art Of Smart Motorcycle Charging
This year I celebrate ten years of electric motorcycle ownership and am currently the proud owner of a Harley Davidson Livewire. I’ve always had solar to help keep energy costs down and benefited from free charging in many places while out and about. On average, I’ve saved around $3,000 a year, mostly from avoided petrol […]
[Continue reading…]Vicinity Powering Up Battery Storage Pilot For Shopping Centres
Building on its substantial shopping centre solar power street cred, work has commenced on the first onsite battery storage systems for Vicinity Centres.
[Continue reading…]Dumb Solar Shutdown Device: Queensland Goes It Alone On GSD
Queensland is taking the lead in going backwards on solar power, with Energy Queensland mandating a new device, a few new acronyms, a new layer of complexity for installers and a new expense for owners of some new solar power systems.
[Continue reading…]WA Domestic Gas Supply Disruptions “Unprecedented”
A gas plant failure has added further strain to Western Australia’s domestic gas supplies; but the McGowan Government says everything is under control.
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