NSW and other big states behind on renewable energy investment: NECA
07 September, 2015NECA has said there is a lack of take-up on the opportunities offered by investment in renewable energy by our biggest states.
Solar energy delivering 'microgrid' power to remote towns in WA
04 September, 2015ABB has installed hybrid power stations in remote Western Australia providing nearby townships with multiple energy sources and reducing their reliance on diesel fuel for their power.
JA Solar supplying 70 MW to Moree Solar Farm
02 September, 2015Solar manufacturer JA Solar Holdings has announced that installation of its solar modules has begun at the Moree Solar Farm (MSF) in northern NSW.
Can predicting clouds make solar cheaper?
01 September, 2015Cloud predictive technology (CPT) to anticipate solar energy output is part of a new project just launched in WA.
Are hybrid energy systems the future for industry?
21 August, 2015Hybrid energy systems stand to benefit a wide range of industries, said CSIRO Fellow Dr Sukhvinder Badwal.
Tracking technology for Alice Springs solar plant
20 August, 2015A solar plant in Alice Springs has received an upgrade which includes innovative tracking technology.
Yingli Solar utility-scale solar panel
14 August, 2015Yingli Solar has developed a framed utility-scale solar panel designed for a maximum system voltage of 1500 V.
Solar and storage project at WA mine receives $20.9m funding
16 July, 2015The 10.6 MW solar PV installation with storage at the DeGrussa Copper Mine in Western Australia has received $20.9 million in support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Is solar under threat?
14 July, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has been told by the federal government to stop investing in solar energy, a move that may potentially put thousands of jobs and the renewables energy industry at risk.
CEFC and Origin partner to drive uptake of solar energy
09 July, 2015A 12-year $100 million financial commitment between the CEFC and Origin has been developed to encourage the use of solar energy in Australia.
Wave power inspired by nature
01 July, 2015A wave power unit inspired by the movements of undersea plants is expected to advance the renewable wave energy industry in Australia.
Ultralow-power circuit improves efficiency of energy harvesting to over 80%
30 June, 2015 by Larry Hardesty, MIT NewsMIT researchers have developed an ultralow-power circuit they say can power electronic devices using solar energy that could fuel the growth of the Internet of Things.
Is the renewable energy crisis over?
26 June, 2015Legislation for a bipartisan deal has passed through the Australian Parliament this week providing much needed certainty for the clean energy sector.
Melbourne data centre installs 51 kW solar system
03 June, 2015Telecoms provider OMNIconnect has installed the Enphase Microinverter system at its data centre building in Melbourne, through installation company MORE Solar Energy.
Solar panel problems: the what, why and how
02 June, 2015Microfractures, also known as microcracks, represent a form of solar cell degradation. This article details the causes, consequences and detection of microfractures in solar modules.
