Victorian councils commit to renewable energy future
More than half of the Victoria’s local councils will soon be powered by renewable energy after they signed up to the largest emissions reduction project yet undertaken by local government in Australia.
Solar powered ice-cream beer? Say no more
Ben & Jerry’s and 4 Pines, two companies who have been long supportive of renewable energy, have teamed up to create a limited-edition Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Nitro Beer which will also help a community group receive a solar installation from Enova Community Energy.
Powercor to unlock more than 1.3 GW of queuing large-scale renewable projects
Transmission is not the only way, proves network service provider Powercor with its new plan to help Victoria hit its ambitious emissions reduction targets, while considering the needs and sensitivities of regions set to host the state’s Renewable Energy Zones.
Rooftop CPV-thermal tech to produce electricity and freshwater
It’s claimed the decentralised desalination system can deliver a levelised cost for desalinated water of US$0.7-4.3/m3, depending on PV costs and electricity prices. It was built with several concentrated photovoltaic/thermal (CPV-T) collectors, a hot water tank, a V-MEMD module, a seawater feed tank, and a distillate tank.
Australia’s only solar manufacturer helps students construct solar race car
Tindo Solar, Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer, has teamed up with a group of engineering students from the Australian National University to help them construct a solar race car.
Sport’s 20,000 MWh goal — ACF throws down the solar gauntlet
A team ethic can achieve more than individual courageous acts. The Australian Conservation Foundation has launched a new campaign to inspire sporting venues and clubs to go solar!
Solar-battery system saves lives securing power for Marine Rescue Narooma
In stormy weather or transmission-melting days, a Marine Rescue operation can’t be left powerless. A solar system keeps the lights on and communications clear.
Solar Professionals take rooftop tally over 8 MW with new contract
Commercial installation and service provider Solar Professionals will install almost 3 MW of solar PV across the rooftops of more than 800 homes in New South Wales after landing a new contract with the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO).
Australia’s biggest community solar farm starts feeding into the grid
This annual 1.8 GWh of green power came out of a long-nurtured passion project, and can now provide a successful template for other community groups to think big in their renewable energy aspirations.
Synergy community fund spreads more solar love
We all want to reduce our energy bills, but not-for-profits can really make every cent saved by rooftop solar count. The 2021 Synergy Community Solar Fund has kilowatts of clean free energy on offer for West Australian charitable and community organisations.
