Yingli Solar raises its corporate flag in Australia
09 August, 2013The Yingli Green Energy Australian office was officially opened in Sydney by NSW Government Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy Rob Stokes and Yingli Solar Vice President Judy Lee last night (8 August).
L&H Solar + Solutions to distribute Yingli Solar in A/NZ
08 August, 2013Solar PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy - which markets its products under the brand Yingli Solar - has entered into a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of L&H Group, the largest electrical wholesaler in Australia and New Zealand.
CEFC to co-finance Sundrop Farms solar greenhouse project
06 August, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Sundrop Farms have announced an in-principle agreement for the CEFC to co-finance a major greenhouse development at Sundrop’s farm in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Ferngrove shines with solar-powered winery
01 August, 2013Ferngrove Wines has become a shining example of sustainable winemaking after installing one of Australia’s largest winery solar power systems. The Frankland River-based business has put the finishing touches to its $900,000 SunPowering Ferngrove project, the latest mark of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Agreement to build the Southern Hemisphere’s largest solar power station
31 July, 2013The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Mark Butler, has announced that construction will soon begin on the largest solar power station in the Southern Hemisphere.
Solar installations for NSW clubs
31 July, 2013Todae Solar has announced the completion of two of Australia’s largest rooftop solar systems, totalling 175 kW, on two clubs in NSW. A 99 kW system was installed on the roof of the Euston Club & Resort, while the Rules Club Wagga Wagga installed a 76 kW system.
DEHN + SOHNE DEHNguard M YPV SCI surge arrester
26 July, 2013DEHNguard M YPV SCI is a surge arrester that is designed to improve the safety and reliability of a PV installation.
ABB completes Power-One acquisition
26 July, 2013In April, power and automation technology group ABB announced its agreement to acquire Power-One, a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions. The acquisition has now been completed.
Suntech Power Holdings AC Fusion module
26 July, 2013Suntech Power Holdings has launched its Alternating Current (AC) Fusion module for residential and commercial users.
SolarMax system provides club with energy savings
25 July, 2013SolarMax has announced the installation of its solar inverters at the Yass Soldiers Club, a regional NSW community venue. SolarMax reseller Ygrene Energy worked with the club to install a 100 kW system that includes seven SolarMax 15MT2 inverters to convert the direct current from solar panels into alternating current for use across the site.
Schneider Electric announces two global solar project wins
23 July, 2013The solar business of Schneider Electric has announced two recent major project wins in Thailand and France.
UQ knows all the angles for Brisbane’s solar panels
23 July, 2013A study conducted at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Global Change Institute has identified the ideal tilt and angle for solar panels on Brisbane rooftops. It is the first time a study analysing photovoltaic (PV) systems has focused on the region of Queensland.
B-Pods Holdings Tractile Solar BIPV-T roof tiles
19 July, 2013B-Pods Holdings has developed two innovative BIPV-T roof tiles. The Tractile Solar Eclipse features the company’s BIPV-T technology integrated with the Tractile Interlocking Roof System. The Tractile Solar Horizon features the company’s BIPV-T technology integrated with flat-profile concrete tile roofs.
The future looks bright for solar PV in Australia
15 July, 2013 by Daman Cole*Four stages can typically be identified in every economic cycle: growth, development, maturity and decline. Those who believe that the future of solar power in Australia is troubled are wrong, mistrusting a market which last year accounted for 4% of global PV installations and was ranked sixth in the world.
Solar panels put shine on farmer savings
12 July, 2013Westpac and Meridian Energy are giving farmers in New Zealand easier access to solar energy, potentially helping them save thousands each year on their power bills.
