Critics of utility scale solar developments often point to the amount of productive land taken up by solar arrays, but there are many opportunities for dual purpose land use, says GSES.
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Solar PV market surges by 34 per cent in 2015
A total of 59 GW of solar PV capacity was installed worldwide in 2015 - a 34 per cent increase over 2014 - according to a new report from GTM Research
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Secrets of an award-winning solar installer
In our ongoing series of solar installer profiles, we chat to Simon Duff of Towards Tomorrow Energy about his award-winning business, his green principles and the toughest things about being a solar installer.
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A new era for the global economy
Beginning with the largest gathering of political leaders ever seen and finishing with 196 nations signing the most ambitious deal ever struck to tackle global warming, the Paris Agreement is a diplomatic triumph.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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