Solar & Renewables
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Australia’s third-largest wind farm switches on to full capacity
Victoria’s Ararat 240MW wind farm has officially opened and is now operating at full capacity. This means the wind farm is now providing enough electricity to power ... -
Consultation commences on new draft standard for On-Site Battery Systems
Standards Australia has released a draft of Electrical installations – safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment for public consultations. The standard which ... -
Climate Council urge country to change outlook
The Finkel review is right around the corner and to complement, the Climate Council has released its top 10 facts when it comes to electricity in ... -
CEFC to invest in CCS technology
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will have the opportunity to invest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies with the introduction of new federal legislation ... -
Using your gait to power and secure devices
Researchers from CSIRO’s Data61 have developed new technology which uses the way a person walks to power wearable devices. It could also be used as a ... -
Federal Budget looks to hydro and solar energy solutions
The Federal Government has stated it wants to buy a larger share of the Snowy Hydro scheme to improve its renewable energy stores, according to ... -
Tips for solar panel installers
Whether it’s a domestic job or a small apartment block, solar panel installers can always add value to their business proposition, and with around 4,500 accredited ... -
Queensland solar plant ready for construction
Energy developer RATCH Australia has announced that it will begin construction of its $100 million solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Collinsville, Queensland. The farm will have ... -
Sunshine State leads the charge to large-scale solar power
The Clean Energy Council has said that Queensland is leading the way when it comes to large-scale solar power during their presentation at the Large-scale ... -
Tellurium could be the key to solar technology
Tellurium, a key ‘super-metal’ used in high-end solar panels, has been found at the bottom of the ocean by scientists. The BBC reported that 480km ...
