Rooftop solar boom: more than 395 installations per hour
07 March, 2018With more than 9500 solar panels installed every day, the future looks bright for the Australian solar industry.
First of 12 large-scale solar farms completed in WA
05 March, 2018The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced Emu Downs is the first of its 12 large-scale solar farms funded under its $92 million round to be completed.
Prysmian Slim Solar Twin PV solar cables
01 March, 2018Prysmian's Slim Solar Twin PV are PV1-F Type solar cables, designed and manufactured according to standard ‘2 Pfg 1169/08.2007’, for use in solar plant distribution systems.
Raising the bottom line
23 February, 2018Simple energy efficiency improvements in new housing stock can cut Australia's emissions by 10.8 million tonnes.
Funding for two pumped hydro storage projects
22 February, 2018Two pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have received $1m in government funding.
SA: Australia's energy storage hot spot
15 February, 2018South Australia is the leading state for renewables and energy storage, thanks to major projects such as the the world's largest virtual power plant.
Solar microgrid to power SA produce market
05 February, 2018The South Australian Produce Market will install 1600 solar panels and a large lithium-ion battery on its facility at Pooraka.
SA, Tesla's $800m, 250 MW virtual power plant
05 February, 2018The South Australian Government has announced plans to build a 250 MW virtual power plant.
Solar-powered modular classrooms
02 February, 2018Two schools in New South Wales are trialling renewable energy classrooms.
Whyalla Solar Farm opened
31 January, 2018The SSE Australia Whyalla Solar Farm was officially opened by SA Premier Jay Weatherill last week.
Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up with solar
30 January, 2018Auckland's 58-year-old iconic Harbour Bridge is set to be become an attraction for local residents and visitors.
$30m funding for Coleambally Solar Farm
25 January, 2018The CEFC has committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm in NSW.
RET amended to clarify eligibility of solar PV systems
24 January, 2018The Renewable Energy Target legislation has been amended to clarify the eligibility of 10–100 kW solar PV systems.
UGL selected as preferred EPC contractor for Kidston Stage 2 solar
12 December, 2017Genex Power has selected CIMIC Group company UGL as preferred Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor to deliver the 270 MW solar farm project, as part of the Kidston Stage 2 works in North Queensland.
Faulty solar isolator recalled
12 December, 2017Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has issued an urgent warning to home owners about serious fire risk following the recall of a Salzer Brand DC isolator.
