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.
Minimum price for SA solar proposed
03 October, 2013The Clean Energy Council has welcomed a recommendation to set a minimum price in South Australia for solar energy generated by South Australians.
Falling particle receiver shows promising results
27 September, 2013Engineers at Sandia National Laboratories are using a falling particle receiver to more efficiently convert the sun's energy to electricity in large-scale, concentrating solar power plants.
Solar guide for business and industry released
23 September, 2013A new guide to help businesses improve their bottom line with solar has been released. The 'Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry' was developed by the VECCI and the Clean Energy Council.
Even under a conservative government, coal-fired electricity has no future
12 September, 2013 by Mark DiesendorfCoal-fired electricity may have little or no economic future in Australia, a new analysis has found. While the new government seems determined to turn its back on renewable energy, our study shows that even without a carbon price, and even with the assumption that carbon capture and storage will eventually become commercially available, coal may not be able to compete with renewable electricity.
Policy Scorecard slams Coalition's sustainable energy policies
05 September, 2013Still not sure which party has the best sustainability policies? Check out the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia's (SEA's) 2013 Policy Scorecard, which evaluates the leading parties' policies on sustainable energy.
UQ launches zero-energy building
04 September, 2013The University of Queensland has officially opened the Global Change Institute, a $32 million building which will operate as a zero-energy and zero-carbon workplace.
OzRoll launches 100 kW commercial solar system
04 September, 2013OzRoll Industries has officially launched its 100 kW commercial solar system and demonstration site, which was developed in partnership with Schneider Electric.
Cogen system cuts carbon emissions in half
02 September, 2013A new state-of-the-art cogeneration system is set to save Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre approximately $276,000 in energy costs and cut carbon emissions by up to 55% in the first year of operation.
Quick-charging station powers EV race winner
23 August, 2013Toyota Motorsport GmbH, the engineering services supplier pioneering motorsport-related electrical vehicle (EV) technology, has received a customised electric vehicle EVlink DC quick-charging station from Schneider Electric.
Maitland City Club kicks off trigeneration system
21 August, 2013The state-of-the-art trigeneration system at Maitland City Club was officially ‘turned on’ by Joel Fitzgibbon MP on 15 August. Simons Green Energy was engaged to design, supply, install and maintain the 150 kW trigeneration system.
