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3 things to remember when installing rooftop solar panels  

Installing solar panels can be the best investment you ever make, and being mindful of a few key aspects will make investing in solar a trouble-free experience. 1. Choose a reputable company The Australian solar industry has undergone many peaks and valleys over the last few decades. Companies that are dedicated to providing renewable energy solutions […]

Meet Stella, the funkiest solar car you’ve ever seen  

While the use of electricity to power consumer vehicles like the Prius and the Tesla Model S is just now starting to capture the public’s imagination, a truly solar powered car remains elusive. Although Ford announced concepts for a hybrid solar powered/EV earlier this year, it remains essentially an electric car that tops itself up with […]

National Rally Reminds Politicians the Public Loves Solar  

Thousands of renewable supporters have rallied at 30 locations across the country asking politicians to support the current 20% renewable energy target. Organised by a number of renewable-conscious groups including the Clean Energy Council , Solar Energy Industries and Solar Citizens, the rally was intended to lend a voice to the overwhelming public majority that […]

National Rally For Renewables on Friday 26th September  

On Friday September 26th renewable communities will rally together in support of the solar and wind industries. With the future of renewable energy still at risk, groups such as the Clean Energy Council and Solar Citizens are intent on taking their message to the people who can make a real difference; Federal MPs. Key Cabinet ministers […]

Solar Power Transforming Education in Remote South Africa  

Endless advances in the field of education have been made possible by the internet, the benefits of which are self-evident. But in remote areas of the world, even those far-flung corners that have only recently joined the world-wide web, the efforts of teachers are being hampered by inadequate supply of electricity creating a problem in […]

Google Funds Solar Solution on Abandoned Oil Field  

Search giant Google is committing $US145 Million to its latest renewable energy project: a solar farm on an abandoned oil field in California’s Kern County. Constructed by US solar company SunEdison, the solar plant brings Google’s renewable energy commitments to a total of 17 projects spanning three continents with a combined value of over $US1.5 […]

15,000 Australian Businesses are now Saving with Solar  

“More than 15,000 Australian businesses have now installed solar power to reduce their energy bills,” claims the Clean Energy Council, “and there is the potential for tens of thousands more to follow suit if the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is left as legislated.” With perfect conditions for solar power production, Australian businesses are embracing solar […]

Australia’s Largest Solar Farm has Officially Opened  

Canberra residents are enjoying clean, green energy thanks to the official opening of Australia’s largest solar farm. Providing enough electricity to power 4,500 homes, the Royolla Solar Farm is the first in the ACT to be connected to the national energy grid and a large step on their path to generating 90 per cent of […]