1 MW solar power station for Alice Springs
02 August, 2011Alice Springs’ quest to create a sustainable energy future has been boosted with the launch of the one-megawatt Uterne solar power station.
National solar schools program receives $25m grant
02 August, 2011The federal government has awarded $25m in grants for schools under the National Solar Schools Program.
How to choose a solar provider
02 August, 2011Conergy has provided consumers with five essential questions to ask when looking for a solar provider and installer.
Solar farm installed at hotel
27 July, 2011The family owned and operated Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre has recently been named as the recipient of an Enviro Gold Award. Awarded by Qualmark New Zealand, the Enviro Awards recognise businesses in the NZ hospitality industry that are working to reduce their environmental impact.
Shining light on solar
26 July, 2011A $66.5 million grant from the Gillard Labor Government will fund world-leading research to help build one of the largest solar power plants in the world in north-west New South Wales - creating jobs, strengthening industry-research partnerships and securing Australia’s clean energy future.
Australian solar energy company educates at WEEC
19 July, 2011A leading Queensland renewable energy company, Auzion, will be representing the Queensland solar industry at the 6th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) this week.
Remote NT communities now solar powered
05 July, 2011An initiative supported by the Northern Territory Government's Climate Change Policy will see three remote NT communities powered by solar energy.
Green light for solar
23 June, 2011The federal government will provide more than three quarters of a billion dollars to help build two of the largest solar power stations in the world.
Solarflex-X PV1-F cable
26 May, 2011 byThe Solarflex-X PV1-F cable has TÜV and VDE certifications and is used globally in stand-alone and networked systems as a module or branch wire.
Solar panel power for Lizard Island
25 May, 2011Sanyo has completed a fully backed up HIT solar panel installation at the Australian Museum’s Lizard Island research station in Far North Queensland.
gesis PST40i1 solar DC connectors
27 April, 2011 byThe gesis Solar Connectors PST40i1 is a single-pole cable connector designed for DC applications up to 40 A.
Black & Veatch expanding solar photovoltaic services
07 April, 2011Black & Veatch is expanding its solar photovoltaic (PV) services and will provide independent engineering and due diligence services to manufacturers of solar PV materials.
ABB investment sharpens solar focus
06 April, 2011The power and automation technology group ABB has agreed to buy a 35% stake in Novatec Solar (formerly Novatec Biosol), an innovative concentrated solar power (CSP) technology company based in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Solar becoming the new Aussie ‘Hills Hoist’
22 December, 2010The Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council says the increased affordability of solar power in Australia means the technology is fast becoming “the Hills Hoist of the 21st century”.
Funding to help solve solar energy puzzle
30 November, 2010CSIRO has welcomed the award of a $5.65 million grant from the Australian Solar Institute towards three major solar research projects worth a total of $16 million.
