Coal Loses Grip In Eastern Australia’s Energy Mix
Coal fired power generation in eastern Australia’s electricity network has fallen below 75 per cent – the first time this has happened.
REC Panels Powering German State’s Largest Solar Farm
More than 31,000 REC Peak Energy Series solar panels are now cranking clean electricity at a solar farm in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
Alta Achieves New Record With Dual-Junction Thin-Film Solar Cell
Alta Devices has announced a record 30.8 percent efficiency with its latest generation dual-junction thin-film solar cell.
U.S. Mayor Pushes For Mandatory Solar
If the Mayor of Lancaster, California, has his way, all new homes constructed in his region will need to have solar power systems installed.
Another Ullrich Aluminium Facility Makes The Solar Switch
Energy Matters and Ullrich Aluminium will be holding a solar open day at Ullrich’s Pooraka, South Australia distribution centre to celebrate the completed installation of a 29.6kW solar array.
Energy Matters Launches Power Bill Competition
National solar provider Energy Matters has launched a competition that will see the winner have their power bills paid for a year.
Bigger Power Bills In South Australia (Again)?
SA Power Networks (formerly ETSA) is seeking to increase residential power bills – and this time it’s trees copping the blame.
Australian Solar Micro-Inverter Technology Gets Funding Boost
Melbourne’s Semitech Semiconductor Pty Ltd has been awarded a grant of $1.86 million to further develop its micro-inverter technology.
The Low Price Solar Love Affair On The Rocks?
We’ve come to expect the prices of solar panels to keep dropping – but that could be about to change.
CEC Urges Solar Panel Fire Rating Compliance
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has reminded solar companies that the solar panels they install must have new fire safety certification soon – and thousands of models are still yet to do so.
