Solar

Solar and giant “water battery” to slash university’s grid consumption by 40%

University of the Sunshine Coast combines 2.1MW of rooftop solar with massive water tank "battery," to power campus air-conditioning using…

August 30, 2019

Changes to Victoria solar rebate brings relief – but (how long) will it last?

After months of uncertainty, it looks like Victoria’s solar industry can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief.

August 30, 2019

Apple sorting plant slashes energy use with 1MW rooftop solar station

1.1MW solar array installed on industrial roof of world-class apple sorting plant in Victoria will meet one-third of its energy…

August 29, 2019

Mining giant eyes wind, solar to power huge nickel project

Oz Minerals says 55MW hybrid power plant combining solar and wind could provide 70-80% of power for West Musgrave project,…

August 29, 2019

PowerGen-E.ON deal targets microgrids, minigrids, micro-utilities in Africa

Acquisition brings PowerGen’s micro-utility customer base to over 50,000 in four Sub-Saharan countries, adding momentum to micro-utility growth across Africa.

August 29, 2019

NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables

NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a…

August 28, 2019

“Big win for industry,” as Victoria triples number of rooftop solar rebates for September

Victoria’s state Labor government yields to calls to fix troubled rooftop solar rebate, with raft of changes including an almost…

August 28, 2019

Massive 3MW of solar installed on rooftop of Sydney logistics company

A 3MW commercial solar installation has been completed on the roof of the Moorebank Logistics Park, operated by diversified logistics…

August 26, 2019

AGL launches battery cash-back offer to boost Adelaide VPP

AGL Energy to offer $1000 cash-back on cost of home batteries for Adelaide customers who agree to participate in its…

August 21, 2019

La Trobe University unveils $75m net zero emissions plan

Victoria's La Trobe University unveils $75m plan to become state's first to reach net zero emissions in 2029, including possible…

August 20, 2019