Save Solar Campaign receives $100k boost
26 February, 2014The Australian Solar Council's campaign to save the Renewable Energy Target, the Save Solar Campaign, has received a considerable boost in the form of a $100,000 donation from Greenbank Environmental.
NHMRC report finds no negative health effects from wind farms
25 February, 2014The National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC's) draft position statement on the alleged health effects of wind farms has been welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
Wind farm myth blown away by research
21 February, 2014A new study has busted the myth that ageing wind turbines decrease in efficiency by up to one third after just 10 years of operation. The study showed that turbines can last 25 years before needing to be upgraded.
NSW aged care facility switches on to solar power
05 February, 2014Solar Max, through its installation partner, Ygrene Energy, has provided six 15 kW 15MT2 grid connected inverters and one 10 kW 10MT2 inverter for Yass Valley Aged Care (YVAC) facility's solar PV system.
SA leads the country in renewable energy uptake
03 February, 2014When it comes to renewable energy, South Australia leads the way, new data from the ABS shows. The percentage of SA residences with renewable electricity systems such as solar panels has increased by 352% between 2010 and 2012.
Tassie's biggest wind farm opens
17 January, 2014Hydro Tasmania and Vestas have officially opened Musselroe Wind Farm, the largest wind farm in Tasmania. The 56-turbine farm is located in north-east Tasmania.
Australia hits 3-gigawatt solar milestone
05 December, 2013New figures from the Clean Energy Regulator show that more than 3 gigawatts of solar power has now been installed on Australian rooftops, providing enough energy to run the entire Melbourne train network for more than a decade.
Cherry Tree Wind Farm approved
29 November, 2013The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved Infigen Energy's Cherry Tree Wind Farm, which will be located near Seymour, north of Melbourne. The decision has been welcomed by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green.
Upsolar completes 98.6 kW smart solar array project
28 November, 2013Upsolar, an international provider of solar PV modules, has completed Australia's largest solar array featuring smart modules: a 98.6 kW rooftop project atop a Hilton Manufacturing facility in Dandenong South, Victoria.
Top tips for solar PV installations
22 November, 2013 by Gavin Merchant, Key Account Manager, SolarMaxWhen it comes to a photovoltaic (PV) system, thoughtful planning is the foundation of a successful project. Experience has shown that 80% of successful solar systems depend on the decisions that are made in the first 20% of the project planning phase. This article provides detailed insights on critical factors for creating an efficient and long-life PV system.
Solar-powered heating and cooling system developed
17 October, 2013Solar panel systems that both heat and cool buildings may soon be coming to a large office building near you, thanks to engineers at two Spanish universities.
Minimum price for SA solar proposed
03 October, 2013The Clean Energy Council has welcomed a recommendation to set a minimum price in South Australia for solar energy generated by South Australians.
Falling particle receiver shows promising results
27 September, 2013Engineers at Sandia National Laboratories are using a falling particle receiver to more efficiently convert the sun's energy to electricity in large-scale, concentrating solar power plants.
Solar guide for business and industry released
23 September, 2013A new guide to help businesses improve their bottom line with solar has been released. The 'Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry' was developed by the VECCI and the Clean Energy Council.
Even under a conservative government, coal-fired electricity has no future
12 September, 2013 by Mark DiesendorfCoal-fired electricity may have little or no economic future in Australia, a new analysis has found. While the new government seems determined to turn its back on renewable energy, our study shows that even without a carbon price, and even with the assumption that carbon capture and storage will eventually become commercially available, coal may not be able to compete with renewable electricity.
