Solar & Renewables
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CSIRO to lead new solar research initiative
The Australian Government has announced that CSIRO will lead a new solar research initiative worth a total of over $87 million. -
Ceramic fuel cells – an alternative ‘green’ solution
By using a home’s natural gas supply, ceramic fuel cells can generate highly efficient electricity and heat. Callum Fitzpatrick reports on a technology that can work seamlessly ... -
The truth about thin-film solar cells
With so many types of solar technologies on the market, it’s easy to be confused about how one differs from another. US Master Electrician David Herres ... -
The ups and downs of steerable solar panels
Steerable solar panels are more efficient than fixed units, but there are costs. Phil Kreveld looks at all the angles. -
Isolating the danger
Up until now, there has been no safe way to isolate solar rooftop panels and stop the generation of potentially lethal Direct Current (DC) voltages during ... -
Queensland Government considers changing solar tariffs
Australian consumers have voted with their wallets when it comes to solar energy, with them being driven by cheaper electricity, lower greenhouse emissions and independence from ... -
Higher power prices driving a “ditch the grid” mentality
With more than half the cost of rising electricity bills due to network and distribution costs through poles and wires, more Australians are looking to solar ... -
South Australia blown away by wind power this week
South Australia’s blustery conditions this week had one positive: wind power provided more than half of the state’s power on Wednesday, according to the Clean Energy ... -
Keeping up with the latest solar Standards when buying supplies online
As a tradesperson, buying electrical goods online is a convenient way to get the items you need. But now, more than ever, it’s vital to ensure ... -
enLighten launches new low energy lighting solutions and expands business
enLighten Australia, a Sydney based energy efficiency and lighting solutions company, has announced the launch of three new commercial products and the expansion of its operations ...