Solar

Everything you need to know about perovskite PV

There's been a lot of excitement about perovskite-based solar technology lately, with some observers already declaring it the future of solar PV. So, are silicon PV's days really numbered?
Comment, Interviews

5 minutes with Jemma Green

EcoGeneration talks to environmental and social scientist, financier and media commentator Jemma Green.
Solar, Solar

How to staff a solar farm

A combination of factors has rendered Australia an attractive destination for utility-scale solar farms, and there are myriad ways developers can set up shop without jeopardising their bottom line due to the high local employment costs.
For Consumers, Renewables, Storage

Behind the scenes of the solar storage revolution

Battery storage is increasingly becoming an attractive and viable option for homes in Australia. The disruptive technology, which is moving faster than expected, is set to revolutionise the way Aussies access electricity - helping more homes to stay independent of the national grid.
Australia, Projects, Solar Projects

Two EPC contractors shortlisted for Kidston Solar Project

Genex Power has shortlisted two engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors for the initial 50 MW stage one of its 150 MW Kidston Solar Project.
Projects, Renewables, Wind, Wind Projects

Coonooer Bridge produces cheapest wind energy in Australia

Coonooer Bridge has become the first operational wind farm from the ACT's wind auction process and will soon provide power to 11,250 Canberra homes.
Company Updates

SolarEdge targets Japan

SolarEdge Technologies has announced that it is launching its commercial inverter solution in Japan.
Commercial, Renewables, Solar, Solar

Australia’s second biggest solar farm comes online

The 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in northern New South Wales has started feeding renewable electricity into the grid, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced today.
Efficiency, Funding, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage

New renewables-focused energy retailer gets ARENA backing

A new electricity retailer that encourages consumers to reduce their power usage and use more renewable energy has opened for business.
Electric Vehicle Revolution
Electric Vehicles, Renewables

Tipping point for electric vehicles to be reached by 2025

Continuing reductions in battery prices will bring the total cost of ownership of electric vehicles below that for conventional-fuel vehicles by 2025, even with low oil prices, says new research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).