USC cools campus with 'water battery'
04 September, 2019The University of the Sunshine Coast is using a thermal energy storage tank to slash 40% of its grid energy use at its largest campus in Sippy Downs, Queensland.
Green Frog Systems ASPIRE Solar Street Light
03 September, 2019Green Frog Systems' ASPIRE Solar Street Light uses monocrystalline panels to generate power, combined with CREE XP-G LED chips that are said to provide more light with less power.
Some solar a day keeps the bills at bay
26 August, 2019Apple processor 9Mile Fresh has installed a 1.14 MW solar system to power its South East Gippsland facility in a move to combat spiralling energy bills.
Coles deal leads to new solar plants
21 August, 2019Coles and Metka EGN have signed a 10-year power purchase agreement that will see three PV solar power plants built in regional NSW.
Molycop commits to renewable energy
20 August, 2019Molycop has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with energy retailer Flow Power, to make it one of the largest purchasers of renewable energy in Australia.
Maritime Museum installs novel lightweight solar solution
19 August, 2019An extensive network of flexible, lightwight solar panels has been installed at the Maritime Museum's Wharf 7 Heritage Centre in Sydney.
$198m solar farm opens in Victoria
22 July, 2019Neoen has commenced full-scale operation at its Numurkah Solar Farm in Victoria, set to produce 255 GWh of renewable energy each year.
Next-gen solar cells in development
21 June, 2019A team of researchers is developing phosphorene nanosheets for use in the next generation of solar cells.
Solar Victoria appoints new CEO
27 May, 2019Solar Victoria has appointed a new CEO, Stan Krpan, who will lead the implementation of the state government's Solar Homes Package.
Developing low-cost tandem perovskite solar cells
17 May, 2019Research is underway at the University of Toledo to create a high-efficiency, low-cost material that can harness solar energy.
ABB opens site on Mission to Zero
09 May, 2019ABB has opened a carbon-neutral production site in Lüdenscheid, Germany, as part of its Mission to Zero project to transition to sustainable energy.
World nations collectively boost global CSP capacity
29 April, 2019GlobalData says China will lead contributions to the global concentrated solar power market by 2030, with many nations across the world also making significant contributions.
Solar cells given a caffeine boost
26 April, 2019With an idea that started as a joke over morning coffee, a team of researchers has discovered that caffeine can increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells.
Flinders powers towards positive carbon footprint
11 April, 2019Adelaide's Flinders University will invest $2.4 million in solar and sustainability projects to move closer to its goal of becoming a carbon-positive university.
Victorian water industry commits to renewable future
09 April, 2019Barwon Water is cementing its commitment to renewable energy via two major solar projects at its Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant and Wurdee Boluc Water Treatment Plant in Victoria.
