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Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society 47th Conference

Solar09, the 47th annual conference of the Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES,) is taking place in Townsville between September 29th and October 2nd. The conference will bring together some of the world’s leading minds and professionals from the renewable energy sector to discuss the future of solar power in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the world.

NEWSFLASH: Australia’s Solar Credits Legislation (Finally) Passed

After a couple of months of Australia’s solar industry being left in the dark in regards to rebates, the Solar Credits program has finally been written into law. Thousands of Australian households, businesses and community groups will now again be able to claim substantial rebates on grid connect and off-grid solar power systems. Unlike the previous rebates scheme, Solar Credits are not means-tested.

Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Legislation – Update

After an excruciatingly long debate in the Senate late yesterday afternoon that dragged on well into the evening, Australia’s Renewable Energy Target legislation is yet to be passed, but is expected to later today.

Australia’s Renewable Energy Target – Green Coal?

Now that coal seam gas has been included in Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET), it seems that other fossil fuel sectors want a piece of the action too.

Sharp Powers Italy’s Largest Solar Farm

The largest solar farm in Italy has recently been completed. The Montalto di Castro (Viterbo) project boasts 6 MW of installed solar panel capacity.

Australia’s Renewable Energy Target Bill Passes House Of Reps

After being decoupled from the Australian Government’s failed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), the Renewable Energy Target bill was passed in the House of Representatives last night.

Rooftop Solar Panels Decrease Power Line Costs

California has set a target of obtaining 33% of the its electricity from renewables by 2020. Some of that energy will come from interstate projects, meaning that billions will need to be spent on transmission infrastructure. Rooftop solar can help reduce those costs.

Australian Solar Credits Update

While the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was defeated in Australia’s Parliament last week, there was no rest for politicians on the weekend as they scrambled to negotiate a decoupling of the Renewable Energy Target legislation contained within the CPRS.