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Barwon Water is plugging in a solar array

12 October, 2018

Barwon 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, 2018

Trina 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, 2018

Solar 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, 2018

One 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, 2018

Victorians 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, 2018

Luxaflex 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, 2018

The 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, 2018

Researchers 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, 2018

SA 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, 2018

BlueScope Steel has signed a substantial corporate renewable energy power purchase agreement with ESCO Pacific, the owner of the Finley Solar Farm project.


Renewable Energy World names its Solar 40 Under 40

12 July, 2018

The Solar 40 Under 40 list acknowledges 40 individuals under the age of 40 whose work is influencing solar technology development at a global level.


Industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot

02 July, 2018

An industrial-scale Tesla Powerpack battery and 1600 solar panels have been installed at the City of Sydney's newly opened Alexandra Canal depot.


Natures Organics goes solar

29 June, 2018

Natures Organics has invested almost $3 million in a 1299 kW roof-mounted solar system spanning 17,000 m2.


Enphase Energy IQ 7 microinverters

27 June, 2018

The IQ 7 microinverter platform is suitable for the solar markets in Australia and New Zealand as it delivers large system sizes on a small footprint due to its increased efficiency.


Australian farmers diversify with solar

27 June, 2018

Technology company ABB is helping transform the fortunes of Riverland farmers with the installation of sustainable solar plants.


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