Australia makes its first solar power million
08 April, 2013The number of Australian homes with solar power systems has passed the one million mark, according to figures from the Clean Energy Regulator that confirm the milestone was reached in March.
Fully renewable electricity could be competitive, says study
05 April, 2013A carbon price of between $50 and $100 per tonne of carbon dioxide would make coal- and gas-fired power less economical than renewable electricity, a UNSW study shows.
Solar Inception SolaGRID ESS turnkey energy storage systems
05 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdSolar Inception has announced a smart renewable energy storage solution that can capture energy from multiple sources, including solar, wind, hydro, diesel Genset and the grid, and then use the stored energy on demand.
Mackay Sugar’s recipe for energy savings success
05 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Mackay SugarOne of the country’s biggest sugar companies has opened a cogeneration facility that uses waste from its processes to produce enough electricity to meet one-third of Mackay City’s power needs, as well as supply steam and electricity to its own mill and sugar refinery.
Super-thin solar cells in 2020
04 April, 2013Nanoscientists at the University of Oslo are currently developing the next generation of solar cells which will be 20 times thinner than current solar cells.
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.
Save energy and earn revenue
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Enel X Australia Pty LtdWhat if businesses were told that they could use less energy and get paid more for it? Demand response programs in Australia and New Zealand can do just that.
Nickel Energy commercial solar energy installation
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Nickel EnergyWith more than 4.3 MW of solar installations across Queensland and NSW, Nickel Energy can advise on powering businesses with clean, renewable energy.
Office building energy rating scheme to add value for tenants and owners
04 April, 2013Development of an energy measurement and rating scheme that will raise the bar for energy performance in New Zealand office buildings is well underway.
NY Jets score a touchdown with Yingli Solar
03 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
Auckland Museum cuts carbon emissions by 31% in two years
02 April, 2013Auckland War Memorial Museum has achieved a milestone in its sustainability efforts by cutting its carbon footprint during 2012 by 21%, taking its reduction over the past two years to 31%. This result means the museum expects to spend 35% less on electricity and gas in 2013 compared to what was spent in its benchmark year of 2010.
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.
Ilum-a-Lite Light Eco 35 W rectangular shop lighter
29 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdThe Light Eco 35 W recessed and adjustable shop lighter is an energy-efficient LED solution for traditional rectangular metal-halide shop lighters.
RRS Company takes a natural step towards solar energy
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdRecently, 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.
