'Sun in a box' could store renewable energy for the grid
07 December, 2018Researchers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand.
Melbourne Museum enlists Siemens for solar array
04 December, 2018A fleet of helicopters recently transported 1350 solar panels from the grounds of Carlton Gardens to the roof of the Melbourne Museum.
UTS signs PPA with Walgett Solar Farm
13 November, 2018UTS has helped kickstart a new $40 million solar farm in regional NSW, signing a commitment to buy energy generated on site.
Coca-Cola Amatil to roll out 10,000 solar panels
25 October, 2018The 3.5 MW solar PV system will be installed across three sites in three different states, covering a total of around 2 ha and cutting annual energy costs by up to $1.3 million.
Planning approval granted for Bomen Solar Farm
22 October, 2018Renew Estate has been granted planning approval to build Bomen Solar Farm, a 120 MW project near the Bomen Business Park in Wagga Wagga.
Barwon Water is plugging in a solar array
12 October, 2018Barwon Water's focus on renewable energy is designed to limit its impact on the environment and help to keep costs down for its customers.
Trina Solar Trinahome solar energy system
04 October, 2018Trina Solar is moving into the Australian household sector with the launch of Trinahome, helping to boost demand in Australia for rooftop solar by giving households an easy solution.
Solar pumping system switched on at NSW farm
21 September, 2018Solar pumping specialist ReAqua has designed and built a 500 kW solar array, comprising nearly a hectare of panels, to power a bore producing up to 15 ML each day.
Almost 6000 solar panels to help power Flinders University
23 August, 2018One of Adelaide's largest solar arrays will soon provide one-fifth of the electricity needed to power Flinders University's Bedford Park campus.
Victoria's Smart Homes program promises rebates on solar
20 August, 2018Victorians can expect to start saving on solar, with the state government announcing a 50% rebate on solar panel systems and a $1000 rebate on solar hot water systems.
Window coverings facility powered by 2000+ solar panels
20 August, 2018Luxaflex Window Fashions has revealed a 2080-strong solar panel installation on the roof of its Sydney manufacturing facility.
Six weeks of solar savings for the City of Swan
20 August, 2018The City of Swan has knocked thousands of dollars off its energy bill and significantly reduced its CO2 emissions, following the installation of new rooftop solar panel systems.
Microwaves and phosphorus to increase solar cell efficiency
09 August, 2018Researchers made flakes of phosphorene, a 2D form of phosphorus only a few atoms thick, in the hope of boosting the energy capacity of dye-sensitised solar cells.
SA Water to install half a million solar panels
27 July, 2018SA Water will install more than 500,000 solar panels as part of its plan to own and operate South Australia's largest portfolio of distributed solar photovoltaic generation.
BlueScope Steel secures PPA for Finley Solar Farm
20 July, 2018BlueScope Steel has signed a substantial corporate renewable energy power purchase agreement with ESCO Pacific, the owner of the Finley Solar Farm project.
