Is north orientation best for me?
04 April, 2013 by Daryl Wilson*Most people would be reluctant to put solar panels on east- or west-facing roofs as they fear that they may be losing too much power production and increasing their return on investment too much. However, RETI has produced some surprising results in the difference in performance between different orientated panels.
Nickel Energy commercial solar energy installation
04 April, 2013With more than 4.3 MW of solar installations across Queensland and NSW, Nickel Energy can advise on powering businesses with clean, renewable energy.
NY Jets score a touchdown with Yingli Solar
03 April, 2013The New York Jets are the proud owners of the NFL’s largest PV system at a team headquarters. The 690 kW photovoltaic (PV) array from Yingli Solar is located on the vast, unobstructed roof of the team’s main training facility outside Newark, NJ - an ideal location for solar energy.
University’s solar-powered sound system shines at Bluesfest
02 April, 2013Performances in the VIP area of the recent Byron Bay festival ‘Bluesfest’ were powered solely by the sun thanks to Southern Cross University’s (SCU) new green initiative - a solar-powered sound system.
RRS Company takes a natural step towards solar energy
28 March, 2013Recently, RRS Company decided to install and test photovoltaic technology on its own with a 2 MWp totally integrated rooftop system. RRS Company decided to use Yingli Solar modules because of the good results that Yingli has been achieving in other European countries.
NZ solar companies bring fresh water to the Pacific
27 March, 2013Solarcity New Zealand and Panasonic New Zealand have won a competitive tender to supply a 131 kWp (kilowatt peak) solar system to power a new desalination plant on the Pacific Island of Nauru.
Commercial solar solution for national park
20 March, 2013When the National Parks and Wildlife Service needed to power some of its facilities across Northern NSW, Nickel Energy provided advice on the best solution.
Solar installation brings Club Sapphire a step closer to a sustainable future
14 March, 2013Todae Solar has announced the completion of a 94.75 kW grid-connect solar power system on the roof of Club Sapphire in Merimbula, NSW.
Solar cabling solutions get sporty
08 March, 2013In the stadium of current German football champions Borussia Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park), a total of 8800 thin-film solar modules were installed on the roof with a total power of 924 kWp. To provide a reliable connection for the modules, Lapp Systems produced four-way Y array harnesses.
Lapp Kabel Ölflex Solar XLR-R cable
08 March, 2013The Ölflex Solar XLR-R cable is approved by TÜV Rheinland according to 2PfG 1169/08.2007 (PV1-F) and meets all the requirements of AS5033.2012.
German engineer sends his robot into the desert
20 February, 2013Ridha Azaiz, an aspiring German engineer, wanted to build a robot that restores the efficiency of solar power systems by cleaning the panels so they function properly.
World solar expert to shine light in Australia
04 February, 2013Dr Manuel J Blanco has joined CSIRO as Director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI). ASTRI is an $87 million, eight-year international collaboration transforming the energy industry in Australia by bringing down the cost of solar thermal.
Aboriginal community powered by the sun
31 January, 2013 by Georg DreherIn early September 2012, Solarmatrix personnel went on a 6400 km round trip journey through Western Australia to install a 38 kW standalone solar power system in the Kandiwal Aboriginal Community, deep in the heart of the Kimberley.
Blue Planet Buildings solar-powered portable buildings
24 January, 2013Blue Planet Buildings has begun manufacturing and supplying solar-powered portable buildings for mine sites, construction companies and various government authorities.
Historic Australia-US partnership to develop next-generation solar cell technology
21 December, 2012A new joint Australian-US research institute led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) will foster rapid development of ‘over the horizon’ photovoltaic technology and establish Australia as the solar cell research and education hub of the Asia-Pacific region.
