Solar & Renewables
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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 ... -
Charity-funded project in Cambodia with solar panels donated by REC
REC has donated the solar panels to power a new off-grid energy-generation project on the rooftop of a school in Cambodia. Engineered and implemented by Lightsource, ... -
Zeversolar extends its Zeverlution string inverter series
Zeversolar has extended its Zeverlution string inverter series with three new products. With nominal powers of 3.68, 4 and 5 kilowatts, the inverters are suitable choice ... -
South Australia lights the way on road to renewables
The South Australian Government announcement today that the state will produce zero net emissions by 2050 is a commitment that will drive positive change and unlock ... -
Melbourne’s 5×4 sends a powerful message
Melbourne’s 5×4 Hayes Lane Project, located less than a kilometre from the Central Business District in East Melbourne, sends a powerful message about the future importance ... -
Australian Solar Council Patrons announced
The Australian Solar Council has named three eminent Australians as its inaugural Patrons. ACT Deputy Chief Minister and Labor MLA Simon Corbell, former Federal Liberal Leader ... -
L&H Group to install 1.1MW of rooftop solar
It’s always good to see companies walking the talk when it comes to solar. Giles Parkinson of One Step Off The Grid writes about a recent alliance ...
