Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design
10 August, 2021A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne's north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy.
Solar vs wind: the race to power up sustainable energy
29 July, 2021 by Damien Crawford, Infrastructure Director East (Australia, New Zealand & Asia), Robert Bird GroupWhat's the best source of renewable energy? Damien Crawford from Robert Bird Group shares his thoughts...
Business park powers site with solar, battery, microgrid solution
23 July, 2021The remote location of Peel Business Park meant an existing power connection to the traditional grid did not exist, so a renewable energy solution was devised.
Beyond the Burn: a photographic expedition of Australian solar farms
22 July, 2021Nextracker has undertaken a month-long photographic expedition titled Beyond the Burn, in celebration of Australia's strong demand for utility solar.
Council partnership plans to double rooftop solar
15 June, 2021The council's Our Green City Plan aims to double rooftop capacity by 2023 by providing residents with value-for-money, quality solar products.
Solar winnings used to innovate manufacturing
31 May, 2021Some food manufacturers are using the savings from solar investments to innovate and increase production.
Solar sandwich structure holds promise for efficiency
21 May, 2021Australian researchers have demonstrated that the 2D films used in some perovskite solar cells closely resemble a sandwich.
Ice cream-inspired beer launched to support renewable energy
19 May, 2021Inspired by Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough flavour, this sweet and creamy lactose-infused golden brown nitro beer is a hard pour style.
Record number of rooftop solar panels in Australia
14 May, 2021Australia installed its highest ever number of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in 2020, according to Clean Energy Regulator data analysed by CSIRO.
Vic launches solar technology strategy
14 May, 2021The Victorian Government has released a landmark technology strategy for Solar Victoria — the agency delivering the state's $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program.
RACV to install solar solution for NSW shopping centre
11 May, 2021With a 2.62 MW solar installation and 10 MWh battery storage system, this is RACV's largest installation to date.
Trina Solar Agile 1P Dual Row Tracker
10 May, 2021Trina Solar has launched the TrinaTracker Agile 1P Dual Row.
Airport solar has potential to power cities
23 April, 2021Australian airports have the potential to generate enough solar energy to power a regional city, according to a new RMIT University study.
Vertical renewables in Melbourne
16 April, 2021Beulah's Paragon tower in Melbourne's CBD will be home to one of the largest vertical solar panel systems in Australia.
Waste hair from barbershops could improve solar cell performance
09 April, 2021QUT researchers have created a kind of 'armour' for solar cells using human hair waste sourced from a Brisbane barbershop.
