Comment, For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar

Is combining solar hot water with PV better than PV alone? (part 2)

A new study finds evacuated tube solar hot water often pays for itself quicker than typical solar electricity systems, writes SunWiz MD Warwick Johnston.
Commercial, Company Updates, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar

Fronius introduces project inverter

In response to a customer preference for its multiple Symo inverters over Agilo central inverters, Fronius has introduced the Eco 25/27 kW project inverters.
Commercial, For Installers, Policy, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, State Policy

Energex launches battery storage trial in Queensland

State-owned electricity provider Energex has launched a year-long battery storage trial in Queensland, which will use battery systems from leading companies such as Tesla and Sunverge to provide real time data on how new technologies can be integrated into the network.
Comment, Commercial, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar

Emissions continue to rise, but solar makes strong case in SA: CEDEXEmissions continue to rise, but solar makes strong case in SA: CEDEX

Lagging investment in renewables and reduced hydro generation are contributing to Australia's rising emissions, but rooftop solar was the star during last year's heatwave in South Australia.
Funding, Geothermal, Projects, Renewables, Uncategorised

ARENA funding a boost to geothermal research

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $450,000 for the University of Adelaide to map geothermal resources in Australia.
Australia, Commercial, For Installers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects

Shortlisted 20 MW White Rock Solar Farm a ground-breaking hybrid project

Goldwind Australia's proposed 20 MW White Rock Solar Farm shortlisted in ARENA's large-scale solar funding round, is the first hybrid solar/wind renewable energy facility in the NSW region of New England Tablelands.
Australia, Comment, Commercial, Electric Vehicles, For Installers, Funding, Projects, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects

Australia’s largest solar PV plants a blueprint for future projects

The completion marks a watershed moment for big solar in Australia.
International, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Wind

Doubling renewables would boost Australia’s GDP and social welfare

A dramatic scaling up of renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 would increase Australia's GDP by 1.7 per cent, improve social welfare and mitigate water shortages, according to new analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Uncategorised

Plans for WA’s biggest solar farm unveiled

A 25 MW solar farm is to be built on the outskirts of Perth at a projected cost of $42 million, says Sun Brilliance, a Perth-based solar power systems integrator.
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ARENA funding for Genex to pave way for pumped hydro storage

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $4 million support for an ongoing feasibility study into the construction of a 300 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power plant at the disused Kidston Gold Mine in North Queensland.