Solar is a dynamic energy solution trying to make its way in a grid designed for one-way traffic, writes Jonathon Dore. Yes, there are a few teething issues – but solutions can be found.
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Battery storage on trial … the good, the flat and the gone-out-of-business
The ARENA-funded ITP Battery Trial is pitting a long list of storage technologies against the elements. Which ones will make it and which will fizzle out? The ITP Renewables team sent this update from its Canberra laboratory.
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It’s time to lasso some cowboys, for solar’s sake
For Australia to keep leading the world in adoption of solar the industry needs to focus on stringent quality control, writes Patrick Matweew, and that means lassoing a few cowboys.
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The sun will always shine on Tassie, says ex-army Launceston solar installer
Nathan Allen of High Yield Solar talks about the role of PV in the hydro state.
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Regional jobs and communities the big winners from court of appeal decision on solar
The Queensland Court of Appeal has upheld a Supreme Court ruling striking out a state government regulation that only electricians handle and mount solar panels.
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Sunny solution for an age-old problem
Solar generation and a lighting-led efficiency drive have helped owners cut costs the right way at hundreds of aged care homes.
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ARENA backs wind-solar-battery energy gold mine for WA gold mine
A Western Australian gold mine will be the first Australian mine to be powered by a wind, solar, battery and gas microgrid, now under construction.
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Supreme Court rules rushed new Queensland solar regulations invalid
The Supreme Court of Queensland has overturned a regulation requiring the use of licensed electrical workers to mount and fix unplugged solar panels.
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Caring for the next generation … the case for asset management
The future of Australia’s clean energy fleet relies on decisions made today, writes Beatriz Toribio López of asset management services company Blueshore.
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CEC Large-scale Solar Forum: Firming panel … ‘the prospects are good’
For solar PV to fulfill everyone's expectations as a mainstream source of energy in the grid it must lose some of its reputation as an irregular generator. It won't be easy but it can be done, the audience heard.
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