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Queensland Solar Hot Water Program cancelled

Wed, 10 March 2010 Queensland’s Solar Hot Water Program will no longer go ahead owing to the withdrawal of Federal funding.

First Australian energy assessment released

Tue, 9 March 2010 Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.

Industry debates RET split

Tue, 2 March 2010 The proposed splitting of the Renewable Energy Target has prompted diverse opinion within the renewable energy industry, with three more industry groups adding to the debate.

Federal Government proposes to split RET

Fri, 26 February 2010 The Federal Government has proposed to divide the Renewable Energy Target into two parts: the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target.

Development approval for Kyoto Energy Park

Tue, 23 February 2010 The New South Wales Government has given development approval for the Kyoto Energy Park, which is being developed by property services company Pamada.

Musselroe Wind Farm on ice

Tue, 23 February 2010 Roaring 40s has announced that construction of its Musselroe Wind Farm in Tasmania has been halted due to issues surrounding the Renewable Energy Certificate system.

Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water programs discontinued

Fri, 19 February 2010 The Federal Government’s Home Insulation and Solar Hot Water Rebate programs have been discontinued, as of close of business Friday 19 February.

Solar PV safety standards come under the spotlight

Fri, 19 February 2010 The safety standards of home solar photovoltaic installations have recently come under the spotlight, prompting the industry to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to high standards and the use of high quality products.

Eco friendly health centre for Tasmania

Wed, 17 February 2010 An environmentally friendly community health centre has been opened on Tasmania’s Bruny Island, with predictions it will become the Tasmanian Government’s first zero-energy building.

Lower solar feed-in tariff rate recommended for ACT

Tue, 16 February 2010 The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission has recommended that the Australian Capital Territory lower its solar feed-in tariff premium rate.

Ray of hope for Mildura solar project

Mon, 15 February 2010 A new buyer has been found for the Mildura Solar Power Project, whose original owner Solar Systems Group was placed in Administration last year following financial difficulties.

Enlightenment of a different kind for Monash University

Fri, 12 February 2010 A network of solar panels believed to be the largest in any Australian university has been installed at Victoria’s Monash University Clayton Campus.

Big solar remains in the shadows

Fri, 5 February 2010 The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to increased support for solar energy in Australia, but has said that more needs to be done to take advantage of Australia’s solar resource.

Solar lighting to help Haiti relief efforts

Mon, 1 February 2010 Solar lighting will be installed in earthquake-ravaged Haiti in a bid to strengthen relief efforts.

Victorian large scale solar applications extended

Tue, 19 January 2010 The deadline for tenders for a new solar power station in Victoria has been extended to May, 2010.

Origin and Micron join forces for solar developments

Tue, 19 January 2010 Origin Energy has formed a 50:50 joint venture with US-based Micron Technology to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off

Mon, 18 January 2010 The World Future Energy Summit, which kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week, has gained the support of some of the world’s leading businesses.

Renewable employment rise predicted by Hays report

Fri, 15 January 2010 Employment in the renewable energy sector is set to rise this quarter, according to the January – March edition of the Hays Quarterly Report.

3TIER expands geographical coverage of solar map

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 3TIER has expanded the geographical coverage of its solar map and dataset, previously available for the western hemisphere, to now include Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Soanar panels light up

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 Soanar is now offering an EcoTech range of mono-crystalline solar panels, which are International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved and come with a 25 year warranty.

Windorah Solar Farm

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 Renewable concentrated solar PV, off-grid, isolated generation, QLD

Bendigo conference focuses on regional energy

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The Energy Futures in Regional Australia Conference took place in Bendigo from 8 – 10 November, serving as a meeting place for over 200 local and international industry players to discuss the future of renewable energy in regional locations.

Up close with Ian Porter

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 For Ian Porter, Chief Executive Officer of the Alternative Technology Association, people and communities are central to the existence – and success – of the clean energy industry. He spoke with EcoGeneration about his passion for sustainability and his vision for the future.

Petratherm wins grant for integrated solar, geothermal and combustion project

Tue, 12 January 2010 Geothermal company Petratherm has been awarded a $794,268 grant for its GeoSolar project under the South Australian Premier’s Science and Research Fund.

US develops tiny solar cells

Mon, 11 January 2010 Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, United States, have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic (PV) cells that could widen the scope of solar energy collection.