A solar monitoring company has found output from rooftop solar panel systems in Sydney and Canberra was significantly impacted on recent heavy bushfire smoke haze days. [Read more…]
Search Results for: nsw
AGL Macquarie Cops $100,000 Coal Ash Penalty
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says AGL Macquarie has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking that will see it coughing up $100,000 after another breach of regulations concerning the management of coal ash. [Read more…]
REC Offers Another Warranty Boost For Its Solar Panels
Solar panel manufacturer REC last week announced improved warranty coverage for its products, but perhaps a little prematurely. [Read more…]
Study: Coal Power Shutdowns Saved Lives And Crops
A study out of University of California San Diego states coal-fired electricity generation shutdowns in the USA have saved tens of thousands of lives and millions of bushels of important crops. [Read more…]
DIY Shadow Analysis: Learn How To Quantify Any Shade Cast On Solar Panels
When I came to Australia from the UK in 2002, I was struck by how rare double storey houses were over here. Fast forward 18 years and, as medium density living becomes the new norm in the suburbs, double storey houses are popping up everywhere.
Shoalhaven Solar Owners’ Water Restrictions Reprieve
Image: Fuzz
While water restrictions are in place in NSW’s Shoalhaven Council region, residential solar system owners have been granted an exemption to wash bushfire ash off their solar panels. [Read more…]
2019 In Review — A Great Year If You Ignore Climate Disasters (Just Like Our Prime Minister)
If you’re willing to overlook a couple of major climate disasters, Australia has been doing great this year. We’re on fire! [Read more…]
Australian Councils Piling On Climate Emergency Bandwagon
More local governments leading the way – at least eight councils across Australia have declared climate emergencies in December. [Read more…]
Byron Shire Council Kicks Off Solar Farm Community Consultation
Community engagement relating to a proposed 5-megawatt solar farm in Byron Shire in New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region has started with an on-site information session. [Read more…]
Go-Ahead Given For Maryvale Solar Farm
Image: Photon Energy
A $188 million solar energy project at Maryvale, near Wellington in New South Wales has been approved by the state’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. [Read more…]
RSS - Posts
Currently Raging Debates: