National solar schools program receives $25m grant
02 August, 2011
The federal government has awarded $25m in grants for schools under the National Solar Schools Program.
How to choose a solar provider
02 August, 2011
Conergy has provided consumers with five essential questions to ask when looking for a solar provider and installer.
Support for renewables to encourage SA manufacturing
27 July, 2011
Significant new job opportunities are expected in South Australia’s manufacturing sector resulting from federal and state government investment in the support of renewable energy.
Solar farm installed at hotel
27 July, 2011
The 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, 2011
A $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, 2011
A leading Queensland renewable energy company, Auzion, will be representing the Queensland solar industry at the 6th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) this week.
ABB acquires Epyon
08 July, 2011
Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives demand for fast-charging solutions.
Remote NT communities now solar powered
05 July, 2011
An initiative supported by the Northern Territory Government's Climate Change Policy will see three remote NT communities powered by solar energy.
Wind farm inquiry
30 June, 2011
The renewable energy industry has welcomed the report of the Senate Inquiry into the Social and Economic Impact of Rural Wind Farms in June, saying it provided no reason to stop the rollout of this clean energy technology.
Imark HR hybrid regulators
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Imark Communications
The Imark HR hybrid regulators are suitable for use with remote area power systems. They accept inputs from both wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays simultaneously, and are designed to charge and manage battery banks. They readily integrate with RAPS inverters.
Green light for solar
23 June, 2011
The 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.
Leightons and GE awarded $1.3m Geraldton windfarm contract
22 June, 2011
The consortium of Leighton Contractors and GE has won a $130m contract by the Verve Energy and Macquarie Capital joint venture to develop the Mumbida Wind Farm, 40 km south-east of Geraldton, WA.
CSIRO says ‘yes’ to aircraft biofuels
26 May, 2011
A CSIRO report has confirmed the viability of establishing an economically and environmentally beneficial, ‘bioderived’ Australian and New Zealand aviation fuels industry.
Solarflex-X PV1-F cable
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The 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.
Onset Hobo UX120 Pulse Logger energy data logger
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The Onset Computer Corporation Hobo UX120 Pulse Logger is a versatile, 4-channel energy data logger that combines the functionality of four separate data loggers into a single compact unit.
