UQ and First Solar to construct solar PV research facility
28 October, 2013The University of Queensland (UQ) has signed a contract with First Solar for the construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) research facility - set to be Queensland's largest solar power installation - at the university's Gatton campus.
Solar hot water company awarded for winery installation
24 October, 2013Solar hot water company Apricus Australia has been honoured at the Wine Industry Suppliers Australia’s (WISA) Supplier of the Year Awards. The company jointly won the Banrock Station Environmental & Sustainability Award with The Solar Project for their collaboration in delivering the largest solar thermal plant for a winery in Australasia.
Tenix completes first stage of grid-connected solar farm
17 October, 2013Infrastructure solutions company Tenix has completed the design and construction of the first stage of a demonstration grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar farm, located at Bungendore in southern NSW.
SolarMax forms distribution partnership with Mark Group
15 October, 2013Swiss company SolarMax - a manufacturer of grid-connected solar inverters - has announced a distribution partnership with energy efficiency and renewable energy company Mark Group.
Embrace solar air technology, says All-Energy Australia speaker
04 October, 2013Solar expert Wes Johnston, who will be speaking at All-Energy Australia in Melbourne from 9-10 October, has called on Australia to embrace solar air technology.
Vineyard installs solar in its quest to become a fully sustainable business
30 September, 2013EnviroGroup installed a 90 kW Yingli solar system at Balgownie Estate in Victoria to help control energy production, reduce electricity bills and to further reduce carbon emissions.
PV arrays standard open for public comment
30 September, 2013Standards Australia has released a revised version of 'AS/NZS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays' for public comment. Standards Australia CEO Colin Blair said the revised standard is intended to "improve the safety of photovoltaic (PV) arrays".
Guide to help businesses install solar power
19 September, 2013At an industry event hosted by The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) today, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) released its ‘Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry’.
Siemens control system provides comfort to free-range hens
18 September, 2013A Siemens control system is providing free-range hens with more comfort and also reducing their risk of infection. The system automatically controls the daily routine - eg, feeding, lighting changes and chicken release onto pastures - in transportable chicken coops.
Clean Energy Council Solar Checklist app
18 September, 2013A free iPhone app released by the Clean Energy Council will allow solar installers and businesses to keep track of all their jobs, perform high-quality installation work and cut down on administration.
Magellan Power Solar Smoother
12 September, 2013Magellan Power's Solar Smoother is suitable for retrofitting to the DC side of a standard residential rooftop solar installation. The smoothing device provides back-up power to the grid while the generators ramp up and down, reducing the long-term wear and tear of the equipment.
Panasonic supports Tokai University in World Solar Challenge 2013
30 August, 2013Panasonic is providing its technological support to Japan’s Tokai University Solar Car Team, taking part in the 2013 World Solar Challenge (WSC 2013). To be held from 6-13 October, the biennial event is a time-based solar car race from Darwin to Adelaide - a distance of 3021 km.
DEHN + SOHNE lightning and surge protection for PV systems
30 August, 2013DEHN + SOHNE offers lightning protection components and surge protection devices for PV systems.
Enphase Energy installation in Queensland
27 August, 2013Wondai Electrical Services has installed a 5 kW solar system which uses the Enphase Microinverter System to power its industrial offices, training room and combined electrical warehouse and workshop in Queensland.
First Solar and Ingenero to collaborate on PV projects
21 August, 2013First Solar and Ingenero have announced a collaboration arrangement to provide a joint offering to the commercial and off-grid solar markets.
