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CS Energy pulls out of Solar Dawn

Thu, 2 February 2012 CS Energy has announced that it will no longer be a part of the consortium backing the Federal Government's Solar Flagships Program-winning Solar Dawn Project.

Call for large-scale solar proposals in ACT

Tue, 31 January 2012 Renewable energy companies with plans to establish large-scale solar generation projects in the Australian Capital Territory have been invited to submit proposals to the State Government.

QLD community solar making milestones

Tue, 31 January 2012 The installation of nearly 1,600 solar panels at the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm in Hervey Bay, Queensland, has commenced.

New round of Solar Schools funding announced

Mon, 30 January 2012 The latest schools to receive grants under the Federal Government’s National Solar Schools Program have been announced.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at EcoGen 2012

Wed, 25 January 2012 Sponsoring and exhibiting at EcoGen 2012 will provide clean energy businesses with unparalleled access to decision makers in the Australian international clean energy industry at a time when this is more vital than ever.

Storage and demand technology study underway

Tue, 24 January 2012 A Queensland University of Technology research project aimed at developing renewable energy storage and demand management technology is underway.

Record clean energy investment in 2011

Fri, 20 January 2012 Investment in clean energy increased by 5 per cent on 2010 levels to $260 billion in 2011 – almost five times the investment made in 2004 – according to new data released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Solar reaches for the sky

Atop the Ullrich Aluminium manufacturing facility in Hume, located 15 km south of Canberra, Energy Matters has installed Australia’s first solar system under a roof-leasing scheme.

Up close with David McCallum - General Manger, Conergy Australia

David McCallum has been with Conergy Australia since its founding in 2006. After working in commercial finance for 13 years, Mr McCallum moved to the solar industry in 2000. Mr McCallum is also Alternative Director for the Clean Energy Council.

Keeping solar hot water smart and simple

Solar Lord’s UTube solar hot water system’s unique design allows for users to maximise their solar gain.

REDSET goes local

REDSET – an Australian renewable energy products and services provider – has targeted Townsville as the most recent location of its expanding network of warehouses all over Australia.

Aussie-made inverters updated

Australian inverter manufacturer Latronics – in conjunction with a number of Australian energy supply companies – has updated its range of ‘PV Edge’ grid connect inverters with enhanced grid compatibility.

Inquiry announced into recently launched VIC transitional FiT

Tue, 17 January 2012 Following the commencement of the Victorian Transitional Feed-in Tariff in early January, Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells has directed the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission to conduct an inquiry into the Feed-in Tariff, as well as Arrangements and Barriers to Distributed Generation.

Construction starts on Mildura solar power station

Fri, 13 January 2012 Solar Systems, a subsidiary of Silex Systems, has announced the commencement of Stage 1 construction work on what will be Australia’s largest solar power station, located in Mildura, north west Victoria.

Work starts on Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project

Wed, 11 January 2012 Civil works have commenced at CS Energy’s $104.7 million Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project, with FK Gardner and Sons Group selected as the civil contractor for the project.

SA closes renewables fund

Tue, 10 January 2012 The South Australian Government has recently announced the closing of its Renewable Energy Fund, following the 2011-12 mid-year budget review.

Industry greener for good with Solar Lord

The National Construction Code takes effect from May 2012 and will require buildings to have a 60 per cent reduction in energy usage in order to achieve a GreenStar Rating. Solar Lord believes this will have a significant impact at both the commercial and domestic ends of the solar hot water market.

Solar ventilation to cool you down this summer

SolarVent keeps your building cooler, cleaner and healthier all year round by drawing fresh air in and lowering inside temperatures.

SMA sales figures reflects global solar uptake

In the second quarter of 2011, SMA doubled its inverter output sales compared to that of the first three months of the year.

SCHOTT Solar takes first place in 2010 Energy Yield Test

SCHOTT Solar AG was awarded first place in the 2010 Energy Yield Test conducted by TÜV Rheinland, for its SCHOTT PERFORM POLY 225 photovoltaic module.

Trojan battery launches high-capacity line for renewables

Trojan Battery Company has expanded its product offering with the launch of its new deep-cycle Industrial line of batteries for renewable energy applications.

Up close with Zygmunt Nejman - General Manager of SMA Australia

SMA Australia is a subsidiary of the German-based SMA Solar Technology AG. Mr Nejman has been involved since the founding of SMA

Challenges and opportunities for Australia’s green building industry

The buildings in which we live and work have an extraordinary impact on our lives and our environment. Our buildings are responsible for about a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and consume between 30 and 40 per cent of our global energy usage.

Solar cools Echuca

Victoria’s first solar thermal-assisted cooling project has recently been launched at the Echuca Regional Health Facility.

Five minutes with… Brian Callaghan, National Sales Manager, Solahart

Brian Callaghan has recently been promoted to the role of National Sales Manager for the Australian Business at Solahart. Prior to that, he held the position of National Business Development Manager at Solahart. Mr Callaghan also held management roles for Rinnai and Rheem before joining Solahart as State Manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory six years ago.