Google Pours $12 Million Into South African Solar Farm
Google has made its first renewable energy investment in Africa – a 94MW solar PV facility.
Solar Panel Quality Concerns Raised Again
A New York Times article has stirred up fears of a looming avalanche of solar panel failures.
SMA To Produce Solar Inverters In South Africa
SMA Solar Technology AG will expand its presence in South Africa; including setting up Sunny Central inverter production in the country.
Blueprint For Renewable Energy Action In Tasmania
An ambitious plan from the Tasmanian Climate Action Council would see the Apple Isle become a net exporter of renewable energy to the mainland by 2020.
Power-One Inks Agreement With Daqo
Leading solar inverter manufacturer Power One and a rising star in the Chinese solar panel manufacturing sector, Daqo, have teamed up.
Airborne Wind Turbine Company To Be Acquired By Google
The giant of search and increasingly, renewables, is acquiring the developer of an airborne wind turbine concept – a company co-founded by an Australian.
Solar Panel Installation Quality In The Spotlight
While many solar cowboys have been cleared out of the industry; installation quality issues are still a concern.
China’s Rooftop Solar Revolution Readies
Greenpeace currently has the largest rooftop solar array in Beijing – but the distinction won’t be held for long.
Port Macquarie Library Has Gone Solar – Official Launch
As part of the NSW Government’s Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment Program, Port Macquarie Hastings-Council has invested in solar for Port Macquarie Library.
Australian Greens Propose Energy Savings Agency
Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne says an ‘Energy Savings Agency’ will make Australia’s energy system fairer, cheaper and cleaner.
