Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.
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Solar gardens could deliver major savings for "locked out" consumers
Australia could see “solar gardens” begin to sprout as early as 2019, after a major report found shared solar model not only feasible, but able to knock up to $370 a year off cost of electricity for consumers “locked out” of rooftop PV.
UTS to source half its electricity demand from Walgett Solar Farm
University of Technology Sydney inks deal with Epuron to buy the output of its 32MW Walgett Solar Farm in northern New South Wales.
How business can keep energy costs below 10c/kWh
New report shows taking part in demand response activities could save businesses up to 33 per cent on their power costs – and for very little effort. Used alongside the wholesale purchase of power and a corporate renewable PPA, the benefits to business can be substantial.
ARENA backs "solar gardens" trial, in bid to boost access to PV
ARENA puts $240,000 towards feasibility study into setting up five “solar gardens” around Australia – to extend the benefits rooftop PV to those who can’t install their own.
UTS to purchase “chilled energy” from offsite plant
UTS will cool a number of its buildings at its city campus by piping chilled air in from a nearby district cooling system.