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Another Australian solar project contractor hits the wall, administrators called in

August 6, 2020 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Another big solar contractor has hit the wall in the Australian solar industry, with R&L Solar Constructions – a company operating in some of the country’s best known projects – placed in voluntary administration on Monday.

Filed Under: Solar

Melbourne airport’s massive behind-the-meter solar farm nears completion

August 4, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

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Melbourne airport solar farm. (Supplied).
melbourne airport solar farm - optimised

One of Australia’s largest behind-the-meter solar installations nears completion at Melbourne Airport, which is set to cut costs and carbon emissions.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar’s battle with Covid-19 pandemic

July 30, 2020 by Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

The raw data suggests the solar industry is not being battered badly by the Covid-19 pandemic. But it is throwing up hurdles for those seeking to plough through.

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Remote Queensland communities set to cut costs with solar power

July 16, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

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The Doomadgee solar farm. (Image Credit: Yurika).
Doomadgee solar supplied by Yurika - optimised remote

Two remote Queensland communities will cut their diesel costs, through the installation of solar, under a state government initiative.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

McCain Foods goes big on solar in Victoria, in bid to quit coal by 2025

July 15, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: McCain Foods Australia

Frozen food giant to install massive solar and biogas generation system in Ballarat, slash its reliance on natural gas by 16%, and grid power by 39%.

Filed Under: Solar, Electric Vehicles, Other Renewables

Stand-alone solar and battery system to power W.A. environmental NGO

July 10, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Western Power

Western Power installs stand-alone power system at fringe-of-grid property in southern W.A. to provide safe, reliable power for community group Greening Australia.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

Australia’s secretive defence operations HQ to get 1.9MW solar farm

July 3, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

The HQJOC Facility.

Australia’s secretive defence operations headquarters, HQJOC, set to be solar powered with 1.9MW solar farm.

Filed Under: News, Solar

WA solar households set for price shock as premium tariffs come to an end

July 2, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

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rooftop solar suburb rebates victoria - optimised

With WA premium feed-in-tariff contracts starting to come to an end, it is a good time for solar households to consider their options.

Filed Under: News, Battery/Storage, Solar, Tariffs

How “zombie” solar cells could power indoor devices without sunlight

May 18, 2020 by The Conversation Leave a Comment

UK researchers are working on a new type of smart solar cell that can adapt to the amount of available light, meaning it can work indoors.

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Longi launches 370W solar module, with eye to commercial market

April 29, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Chinese PV giant launches HiMo 4 series of solar modules in Australia, promising more power, higher energy conversion efficiency, and lower installation costs.

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