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Pop-up solar system could replace diesel generators

19 April, 2018

Pop-up mobile solar PV could be set to replace diesel generators as a temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals.


Hotel car charging station fuelled by solar power

06 April, 2018

The Schwartz Hotel Group has transformed the rooftop of the Mercure Sydney into a major solar energy receptor, which will help power its electric car charging station.


Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial

13 March, 2018

A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages.


Crowdfunded energy retailer set to launch in Australia

09 March, 2018

DC Power Co, which aims to be the world's first crowdfunded energy retailer for solar households, has opened pre-registration for those interested in investing.


Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar

07 March, 2018

Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator.


Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding

07 March, 2018

Newcastle City Council has secured a $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to help build what will be the region's biggest solar farm.


Large-scale solar and storage project provides power to Cape York

21 February, 2018

The first large-scale solar and battery storage to be connected to the grid has started providing power to Far North Queensland homes and businesses.


Photon Energy and Canadian Solar enter co-development deal

31 January, 2018

Photon Energy and Canadian Solar have signed an agreement for the joint development of five utility-scale solar projects with a total capacity of 1.14 GWp.


Financing largest solar farm in NSW

29 January, 2018

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm, set to be the largest solar farm in NSW.


UNSW to be powered by 100% solar energy

25 January, 2018

Described as a world first for the university sector, the off-site solar PV corporate power purchase agreement will allow UNSW to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality on energy use by 2020.


$29 million awarded to 20 solar PV projects

19 December, 2017

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has awarded $29.2 million for 20 research projects to accelerate the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.


Free solar energy for The Orchards, a new Sydney community

18 December, 2017

Sekisui House Australia has partnered with Flow Systems to install one of the largest high-rise rooftop solar panel systems in the world across a masterplanned residential community at its new Norwest development, The Orchards.


NAB and Origin help home owners save with solar

30 November, 2017

Australian home owners are being given the chance to make a positive impact on their finances as well as the environment, thanks to a new solar initiative launched by NAB and Origin.


Over 1.2 GW of inverter power supplied by SMA in 2017

23 November, 2017

Solar energy equipment supplier SMA Australia will be finishing up 2017 on a high, having signed contracts to supply more than 1.2 GW of inverter power to more than 20 local utility-scale PV projects over the past 11 months.


Zener ECODRIVE 8000 solar variable speed drive

25 October, 2017

The Zener ECODRIVE 8000 is a solar variable speed drive with a built-in maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller to achieve maximum power from the solar array under all conditions.


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