Having run out of space on land, a solar array has been floated on the open waters of the Arabian Gulf to help power the Abu Dhabi resort island of Nurai.
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Lismore opens Australia's largest floating solar farm, could add storage
Lismore opens country’s biggest solar farm, and flags five fold increase in size and may add battery storage. The unique community funding model forms a key part of city’s push for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2023.
Floating solar plant under construction in NSW – Australia's largest
Construction begins on community-funded 100kW floating solar array at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in NSW.
Gold Coast council eyes floating solar for city's wastewater ponds
Gold Coast Council investigating proposal to install floating solar on city’s wastewater ponds, to cut grid power costs and evaporation.
SA Water set to add another 5MW solar, including floating PV array
SA Water awards tender to install 5MW solar across various facilities, and to develop a floating solar PV array, on path to zero net energy.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Small town, medium battery – big solar win
We head to the Victorian goldfields town of Maldon to hear why it’s the perfect place for a community battery – and how grid-side energy storage is becoming a key network tool.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar recycling vs solar recovery
Rob Gell from Solar Recovery Corp on why recycling is not the best solution to Australia’s solar waste problem – and how his company hopes to set a new path.
Australia leads the world on solar per capita – at 664 watts per person
Australia ranked as country with world’s highest installed solar PV capacity per capita – at roughly 644W per person – in latest global stocktake by International Energy Agency.
SA Water readies to install another 8MW solar, 880kWh battery storage
SA water utility applies for generation licence for 8MW of solar and 750kW/880kWh of battery storage at its Swan Reach Water Treatment Plant, north-east of Adelaide.
UNSW report proposes floating microgrids of electric boats
UNSW researchers propose floating microgrids made up of electric boat motors, renewables and smart controls, to help power islands and provide electricity after disasters.