New Zealand's largest microinverter installation at Auckland Museum
13 June, 2014New Zealand's largest microinverter installation has been successfully installed at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The 50 kW rooftop system was installed by What Power Crisis utilising microinverters from Enphase Energy.
Supercritical steam powered by the sun
05 June, 2014CSIRO has used solar energy to generate hot and pressurised supercritical steam at record-breaking temperatures - the highest ever reached outside of fossil fuel sources.
ARENA commits to solar-powered mine site
23 May, 2014The Weipa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project has received a commitment of $3.5 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The collaborative project will supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite mine, processing facilities and township on the Western Cape York Peninsula.
Enphase Energy partners with Solar + Solutions
21 May, 2014Enphase Energy has established a new partnership with Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of electrical distribution company L&H Group.
Solar-powered AV system brings life to interactive sculpture
21 May, 2014Southern Cross University's solar-powered audio-visual system, the Sunflower, is heading to Sydney's Vivid Festival to join forces with the interactive light sculpture 'Ray'.
Aged care facility using solar to reduce energy costs
14 May, 2014Yass Valley Aged Care decided it needed to invest in a financially viable energy solution that would help reduce its overall energy costs and felt solar was as a suitable option.
Solar power for health supplement manufacturer
13 May, 2014Bollson Energy was appointed to design and install a high-quality and financially viable solar PV system to reduce Homart Pharmaceuticals' reliance on electricity from the grid.
Yingli Solar appoints sales and business manager in Australia
13 May, 2014Yingli Solar, has announced the appointment of Mark Kibby in a newly created role as its sales and business manager in Australia. Yingli Solar has also appointed Max Dahlbom as its Customer Service Manager.
Power-One Renewable Energy to transition to ABB brand
06 May, 2014Power and automation technology group ABB has announced that the Power-One Renewable Energy business will transition to the ABB brand this month as part of the planned integration of the company.
Enphase Energy appoints managing director for Asia-Pacific
15 April, 2014Microinverter provider Enphase Energy has appointed Nathan Dunn as its new managing director for APAC. His previous roles include managing director of GE Lighting Australia and general manager, Mobile Communications, for LG Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
ABB supports solar-powered aeroplane
11 April, 2014Power and automation company ABB has announced that it will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered aeroplane.
Watershed winery installs SunPower solar system
09 April, 2014Watershed Premium Wines, located in Margaret River, Western Australia, has installed a 149 kW solar power system on a roof shared by the company's barrel store and wine warehouse.
The hot sun keeps food cool for Complete Food Services
02 April, 2014Complete Food Services is a wholesaler of quality food products to Melbourne's cafes, restaurants, hotels and retail food outlets. The company has been supplied with a 200 kWp solar PV system by Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, through its distribution partner EnviroGroup.
A silver lining remains for Australia's solar industry
02 April, 2014 by Derek Durham*While the federal government's recent plans to review the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are steeped in controversy, the reduction or complete removal of the RET will not spell the end of Australia's clean energy sector. Despite the negativity and doubt that surround Australia's renewables industry, the reality is this country has all the ingredients it needs to foster the development of a strong renewable energy sector.
What's in store for solar?
02 April, 2014A major review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is currently underway by the federal government. It is feared by some that any changes in the RET could have a devastating effect on the industry, so what can be done?
