Net zero within reach for Melbourne's buildings
12 November, 2021New modelling predicts buildings in the City of Melbourne could provide 74% of their own electricity needs if solar technology is fully integrated into roofs, walls and windows.
Global experts to deliver AU$30bn AAPowerLink project
25 October, 2021Sun Cable has announced that PwC Australia, Bechtel, Hatch, Marsh and SMEC (Surbana Jurong Group) will deliver the AU$30+bn Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) project.
Solar parks can cool the surrounding land
14 October, 2021Researchers found that solar parks produce 'cool islands' extending around 700 m from the park boundaries.
Solar films used for e-bike charging 'tree' in Germany
13 October, 2021Using its organic solar films, ASCA has designed a 'solar tree' for an e-bike charging station at a residential complex in Löchgau, Germany.
Heliostat technology shifts sunlight to the streets below
17 September, 2021The striking-looking crowning structure on this Rhodes building is much more than an architectural feature...
Hot Queensland sun helps to brew ice-cold beers
09 September, 2021Yatala brewery is making beer with the Queensland sun after the installation of what is believed to be the biggest solar project at any brewery in the country.
REC Group REC N-Peak solar panel
02 September, 2021REC Group launches its second generation N-Peak solar panel.
Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design
10 August, 2021A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne's north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy.
Solar vs wind: the race to power up sustainable energy
29 July, 2021 by Damien Crawford, Infrastructure Director East (Australia, New Zealand & Asia), Robert Bird GroupWhat's the best source of renewable energy? Damien Crawford from Robert Bird Group shares his thoughts...
Business park powers site with solar, battery, microgrid solution
23 July, 2021The remote location of Peel Business Park meant an existing power connection to the traditional grid did not exist, so a renewable energy solution was devised.
Beyond the Burn: a photographic expedition of Australian solar farms
22 July, 2021Nextracker has undertaken a month-long photographic expedition titled Beyond the Burn, in celebration of Australia's strong demand for utility solar.
Council partnership plans to double rooftop solar
15 June, 2021The council's Our Green City Plan aims to double rooftop capacity by 2023 by providing residents with value-for-money, quality solar products.
Solar winnings used to innovate manufacturing
31 May, 2021Some food manufacturers are using the savings from solar investments to innovate and increase production.
Solar sandwich structure holds promise for efficiency
21 May, 2021Australian researchers have demonstrated that the 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich.
Ice cream-inspired beer launched to support renewable energy
19 May, 2021Inspired by Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavour, this sweet and creamy lactose-infused golden brown nitro beer is a hard pour style.
