PV arrays standard open for public comment
30 September, 2013Standards Australia has released a revised version of 'AS/NZS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays' for public comment. Standards Australia CEO Colin Blair said the revised standard is intended to "improve the safety of photovoltaic (PV) arrays".
Vineyard installs solar in its quest to become a fully sustainable business
30 September, 2013EnviroGroup installed a 90 kW Yingli solar system at Balgownie Estate in Victoria to help control energy production, reduce electricity bills and to further reduce carbon emissions.
Guide to help businesses install solar power
19 September, 2013At an industry event hosted by The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) today, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) released its ‘Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry’.
Clean Energy Council Solar Checklist app
18 September, 2013A free iPhone app released by the Clean Energy Council will allow solar installers and businesses to keep track of all their jobs, perform high-quality installation work and cut down on administration.
Siemens control system provides comfort to free-range hens
18 September, 2013A Siemens control system is providing free-range hens with more comfort and also reducing their risk of infection. The system automatically controls the daily routine - eg, feeding, lighting changes and chicken release onto pastures - in transportable chicken coops.
Magellan Power Solar Smoother
12 September, 2013Magellan Power's Solar Smoother is suitable for retrofitting to the DC side of a standard residential rooftop solar installation. The smoothing device provides back-up power to the grid while the generators ramp up and down, reducing the long-term wear and tear of the equipment.
Panasonic supports Tokai University in World Solar Challenge 2013
30 August, 2013Panasonic is providing its technological support to Japan’s Tokai University Solar Car Team, taking part in the 2013 World Solar Challenge (WSC 2013). To be held from 6-13 October, the biennial event is a time-based solar car race from Darwin to Adelaide - a distance of 3021 km.
DEHN + SOHNE lightning and surge protection for PV systems
30 August, 2013DEHN + SOHNE offers lightning protection components and surge protection devices for PV systems.
Enphase Energy installation in Queensland
27 August, 2013Wondai Electrical Services has installed a 5 kW solar system which uses the Enphase Microinverter System to power its industrial offices, training room and combined electrical warehouse and workshop in Queensland.
First Solar and Ingenero to collaborate on PV projects
21 August, 2013First Solar and Ingenero have announced a collaboration arrangement to provide a joint offering to the commercial and off-grid solar markets.
Yingli Solar raises its corporate flag in Australia
09 August, 2013The Yingli Green Energy Australian office was officially opened in Sydney by NSW Government Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy Rob Stokes and Yingli Solar Vice President Judy Lee last night (8 August).
L&H Solar + Solutions to distribute Yingli Solar in A/NZ
08 August, 2013Solar PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy - which markets its products under the brand Yingli Solar - has entered into a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of L&H Group, the largest electrical wholesaler in Australia and New Zealand.
CEFC to co-finance Sundrop Farms solar greenhouse project
06 August, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Sundrop Farms have announced an in-principle agreement for the CEFC to co-finance a major greenhouse development at Sundrop’s farm in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Ferngrove shines with solar-powered winery
01 August, 2013Ferngrove Wines has become a shining example of sustainable winemaking after installing one of Australia’s largest winery solar power systems. The Frankland River-based business has put the finishing touches to its $900,000 SunPowering Ferngrove project, the latest mark of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Agreement to build the Southern Hemisphere’s largest solar power station
31 July, 2013The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Mark Butler, has announced that construction will soon begin on the largest solar power station in the Southern Hemisphere.
