Central Coast shopping centre turns to solar
04 April, 2014Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre, located in Woy Woy on the New South Wales Central Coast, has recently taken steps in sustainability by installing a solar system.
Solar forecast: cloudy and dull
26 March, 2014 by Mansi GandhiThe federal government's review of the Renewable Energy Target is well underway. Some have welcomed the decision, others are worried.
AMA statement provides peace of mind for communities near wind farms
21 March, 2014Communities living near wind farms have every reason to feel reassured about their safety after the Australian Medical Association (AMA) released a public statement on wind farms and health, the Clean Energy Council says.
Big solar could boost Australia's power, if renewables funding stays
14 March, 2014 by Vassilios AgelidisThe recent start of construction on the first of two large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in outback New South Wales shows the importance of renewable energy targets and funding.
Save Solar Campaign receives $100k boost
26 February, 2014The Australian Solar Council's campaign to save the Renewable Energy Target, the Save Solar Campaign, has received a considerable boost in the form of a $100,000 donation from Greenbank Environmental.
NHMRC report finds no negative health effects from wind farms
25 February, 2014The National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC's) draft position statement on the alleged health effects of wind farms has been welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
Wind farm myth blown away by research
21 February, 2014A new study has busted the myth that ageing wind turbines decrease in efficiency by up to one third after just 10 years of operation. The study showed that turbines can last 25 years before needing to be upgraded.
NSW aged care facility switches on to solar power
05 February, 2014Solar Max, through its installation partner, Ygrene Energy, has provided six 15 kW 15MT2 grid connected inverters and one 10 kW 10MT2 inverter for Yass Valley Aged Care (YVAC) facility's solar PV system.
SA leads the country in renewable energy uptake
03 February, 2014When it comes to renewable energy, South Australia leads the way, new data from the ABS shows. The percentage of SA residences with renewable electricity systems such as solar panels has increased by 352% between 2010 and 2012.
Tassie's biggest wind farm opens
17 January, 2014Hydro Tasmania and Vestas have officially opened Musselroe Wind Farm, the largest wind farm in Tasmania. The 56-turbine farm is located in north-east Tasmania.
Australia hits 3-gigawatt solar milestone
05 December, 2013New figures from the Clean Energy Regulator show that more than 3 gigawatts of solar power has now been installed on Australian rooftops, providing enough energy to run the entire Melbourne train network for more than a decade.
Cherry Tree Wind Farm approved
29 November, 2013The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved Infigen Energy's Cherry Tree Wind Farm, which will be located near Seymour, north of Melbourne. The decision has been welcomed by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green.
Upsolar completes 98.6 kW smart solar array project
28 November, 2013Upsolar, an international provider of solar PV modules, has completed Australia's largest solar array featuring smart modules: a 98.6 kW rooftop project atop a Hilton Manufacturing facility in Dandenong South, Victoria.
Top tips for solar PV installations
22 November, 2013 by Gavin Merchant, Key Account Manager, SolarMaxWhen it comes to a photovoltaic (PV) system, thoughtful planning is the foundation of a successful project. Experience has shown that 80% of successful solar systems depend on the decisions that are made in the first 20% of the project planning phase. This article provides detailed insights on critical factors for creating an efficient and long-life PV system.
Solar-powered heating and cooling system developed
17 October, 2013Solar panel systems that both heat and cool buildings may soon be coming to a large office building near you, thanks to engineers at two Spanish universities.
