Solar & Renewables
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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 ... -
Solar Gold certification
The Solar Gold Certification program is an initiative of the Australian Solar Council that aims to benefit installers, designers and end users alike. Jacob Harris explains. ... -
Melbourne Girls College students to ride for solar with Enphase
Over 200 students from Melbourne Girls College will be pedaling for up to 10 hours in groups of four on stationary bicycles to power up the ... -
The panel game
Maintaining solar PV systems can be a good source of business and customer peace of mind, writes ‘The Shadow’. The maintenance of domestic solar photovoltaic systems ... -
The 10 dumb myths of solar installers
The solar installation industry is rife with legends and stories, many of which are unfounded. Matthew Wright of Zero Emissions dispels 10 of the most common ... -
PHIL KREVELD: No shortcuts in solar
Electricity from the sun is cheap, but don’t think that way about PV installation gear. Phil Kreveld tells how to get the best out of those ... -
PHIL KREVELD: Right on the roof
Panel installers must study location and roof type before quoting, writes Phil Kreveld. Mounting materials are costly, labour time may increase, and an unhappy customer is ... -
Scientists develop new and improved solar cell
Scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that promises cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output. The collaboration, between scientists at The Australian National University ... -
Scientists discover giant clams produce colouration much like TVs and smartphones
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that some species of giant clams produce their white colouration much like the displays used in ...
