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SMA signs agreement with Sterling and Wilson for the second largest solar farm in Queensland
SMA has closed a contract with Sterling and Wilson for the 162MW Columboola Solar Farm, the second largest solar farm in Queensland, Australia. 39 Medium Voltage Power Stations and an SMA Power Plant Controller to control the electricity flows in the PV plant will form the backbone of the project. With the SMA solution, this PV project will be a key contributor to Queensland’s 50% renewable energy target of by 2030.
Victoria prioritises clean energy future with $1.6 billion in budget funding
The Clean Energy Council says that the announcement of six renewable energy zones (REZs) and funding to boost the sector’s workforce capability represents a landmark budget for the state of Victoria.
New Zealand’s largest utility solar power plant transacted using Bitcoin
Kea Energy has begun construction of the largest utility solar plant in New Zealand, with the 2.5 MW plant
situated in Marlborough. Possibly a world first, the large-scale solar plant has partly been purchased using
the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Solar panels power a brighter future for WA charities
Synergy Community Solar Fund donates six rooftop solar panels to not-for-profits. Since 2018, fund recipients have collectively saved almost $75,000.
Northern Beaches named NSW Sustainable City for 2020
The Overall 2020 Sustainable Cities Award was presented to Northern Beaches Council by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales.
Australian-first biomethane trial for NSW gas network
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is supporting a trial to reduce emissions from burning natural gas in Australia, by injecting biomethane into the NSW existing gas network.
AEMO Appoints Interim CEO
The Australian Energy Market Operator board has announced that Nino Ficca will act as the company’s interim CEO when managing director and CEO Audrey Zibelman steps down in December.
Shipments of Longi high-efficiency bifacial modules reach 10 GW
Shipments of Longi’s high-efficiency bifacial modules have now reached 10 GW, with expectations that production will reach 12 GW by the end of 2020.
Flexible and cost-effective charging: SMA and Audi connect energy management with e-mobility
One advantage of e-mobility is that users can charge their vehicles conveniently at home. Smart solutions coordinate electric vehicle charging with the requirements of other generators and loads in the household. The smart SMA Charge S charging solution combined with the Audi e-tron connect charging system now integrates the all-electric SUV Audi e-tron into the domestic energy management system. If the home is equipped with a PV system, SMA Charge S even prioritizes solar power for charging the vehicle.
AEMC moves to clarify obligations on weather-reliant generators
Weather-reliant generators such as large-scale solar and wind farms would be prevented from turning down or off without informing the market operator under a draft rule to boost system security.
