Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute is developing and testing solar thermal façade panels that could replace the more traditional external air unit.
Fraunhofer ISE debuts solar thermal facades for heat pumps
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Antarctic base powers up with three new wind turbines and a battery
The three specialist turbines together with a battery storage system, will supply almost 100% of the electrical demand of the new Scott Base.
NSW zoos make switch to 100 per cent renewable energy supply
Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in New South Wales to be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Why are electricity prices going up again, and will it ever end?
Electricity prices look set to go up again in winter and consumers are justified in asking: why is this happening? And is there an end in sight?
Another 18 government schools go solar, join smart energy pilot
The solar schools, which will be part of a statewide VPP pilot, are expected to see a reduction in electricity costs of almost $100,000.
Resort switches to 100 per cent renewables, powered by Queensland wind
The 10,000MWh deal includes the purchase of renewable energy from the Kaban Green Power Hub, a 157MW wind and battery project in the Atherton Tablelands.
New solar player gains top level manufacturer status from BNEF
A China solar module manufacturer that started up in 2020 has gained Tier 1 status from BloombergNEF for the first quarter of 2023.
Cooking with gas: How bad for your health is it, really?
Experts at UNSW maintain that cooking with gas is a net negative for health. So what is it about using gas stoves in the home that is so risky?
Trina Solar launches new Vertex series, including high-end “transparent” module
The robust dual glass modules are available in two specifications, one with impressive power output, the other designed to “all but disappear” once installed.
Tesla slashes price of Powerwall home battery, bolsters Australian supply
After two years of price hikes, Tesla cuts retail cost of Powerwall battery and promises "a strong and consistent" supply and reduced customer wait time.
Tiwi Islands community adds solar and battery to reach 50 per cent renewables
A remote NT community will soon source up to half of its electricity supply from renewables, with new works underway to further slash diesel consumption.
Australia’s top 10 most installed solar panels and inverter brands
Australian solar and storage research firm SunWiz has published a list of the country’s top solar panel and inverter manufacturers for 2022.
Dodgy solar installer banned, fined for breach of consumer laws
Another solar installer has been caught out taking payments for rooftop PV installations that were never completed, this time in Adelaide.
Council taps Redflow zinc-bromine flow battery system for a third project
Brisbane based battery manufacturer supplies third zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage solution for Knox City Council in five years.
“Wilful fraud:” Solar installer convicted over faked rooftop jobs
A CEC-accredited solar installer has been caught out falsely claiming to have installed 11 rooftop solar systems that did not exist.
ACT claims “highest home battery density” in Australia, as rebate scheme winds up
ACT winds up its home battery support scheme, after meeting its target of 5,000 units installed in homes and businesses.
