Solar & Renewables
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South Australia commits to solar thermal energy development
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has welcomed the announcement that South Australia will see a concentrated solar thermal generation demonstration plant by the end of the ... -
New solar solution is reducing energy costs for the manufacturing sector
Australian businesses within the manufacturing industry highlight energy costs as the second highest burden their businesses face behind raw material costs. And while solar has long ... -
Moveable solar steps closer to commercialisation
A moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted and will be commercialised through the newly formed company SunSHIFT. Australian Renewable Energy Agency ... -
Battery storage trial takes place in WA
A ground-breaking residential battery storage trial is now up and running in the Western Australia suburb of Alkimos. The trial is being supported by $3.3 million in ... -
Off the grid Melbourne home wins industry award
A home in Melbourne has won ‘The people’s choice award’ at the KNX Awards 2016. The awards recognise outstanding design and integration globally across residential, commercial ... -
VELUX Australia to launch solar powered skylight
VELUX Australia is set to shake up the skylight industry with the April launch of the Solar Powered Skylight. Using opening skylights for lighting and to ... -
Don’t let solar go to waste
As the number of solar panels installed on homes and businesses increases, so too does the potential for solar waste. Paul Skelton looks at one scheme ... -
Queensland report suggests solar is now mainstream
The energy industry today welcomed the draft report of the Queensland Productivity Commission’s (QPC) inquiry into solar feed-in pricing. The Australian Energy Council’s chief executive Matthew ... -
Stricter testing to be put on solar panel manufacturers
The renewable energy industry’s peak body has introduced new initiatives that will substantially lift the bar on the quality of solar power products sold in Australia. ... -
New Zealand and Pacific Solar and Storage Council launched
A New Zealand and Pacific solar and storage council has been launched. The new industry body will be dedicated to promoting solar and energy storage, ensuring ...
