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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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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Australia’s largest solar PV plants a blueprint for future projects
The completion marks a watershed moment for big solar in Australia.
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Australia’s first concentrated solar thermal plant enters final stage
The $20 million Jemalong Solar Thermal Station near Forbes in western New South Wales has entered the commissioning phase and is close to reaching full operation, says developer Vast Solar
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Solar project profile and video: 98 kW zero export system
Installing a sub-100 kW system on an unshaded warehouse roof might sound like a relatively straightforward proposition, as commercial solar projects go.
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Is combining solar hot water with PV better than PV alone? (Part 1)
People should be considering solar hot water (SHW) and solar PV in combination, rather than entirely covering their roof with PV, writes SunWiz MD Warwick Johnston.
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Solahart to begin installing Tesla Powerwall in February 2016
Solar hot water systems provider Solahart is the latest Australian reseller to partner with Tesla Energy, with installations expected to begin in February 2016.
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CEFC to continue funding wind and solar under new mandate
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will continue to invest in wind and solar projects under a new Investment Mandate that came into force at the end of 2015.
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Pines Elanora installs Australia’s largest solar car park
Pines Elanora, a Gold Coast shopping centre, has installed a 636 kW solar car park structure as part of its $30 million redevelopment.
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