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Clean energy research facility for UNSW

Clean energy research facility for UNSW Wed, 1 September 2010 The announcement of a new research facility at the University of New South Wales has been welcomed by the clean energy industry.

Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar

Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 DKSH has added Wieland connectors and ABB enclosures and circuit breakers to its range, which can be found under the new PV Power Solutions in Solar umbrella.

Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar

Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 DKSH has added Wieland connectors and ABB enclosures and circuit breakers to its range, which can be found under the new PV Power Solutions in Solar umbrella.

New solar inverter on the market

New solar inverter on the market EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 EnaSolar has released the first of a new range of solar inverters it has recently developed and manufactured.

AC/DC Switching for PV solar applications

AC/DC Switching for PV solar applications EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 Kraus & Naimer’s range of switchgear for photovoltaic solar applications now includes AC/DC switch disconnectors for solar applications, which will ensure installations comply with local and international standards.

Century Yuasa Batteries

Century Yuasa Batteries EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 With over 20 years in industry and 12 years in the Australian solar market, Enersun by CenturyYuasa provides numerous business options for power supply when mains power is not viable.

Kurilpa Bridge Solar PV System

Kurilpa Bridge Solar PV System EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 Brisbane’s newest pedestrian bridge, the world-first Kurilpa Bridge, provided an opportunity to highlight the capabilities of photovoltaic solar power – while putting extra electricity back into the grid to boot.

Animals go wild for solar power

Animals go wild for solar power EcoGeneration — Sep/Oct 2010 Demonstrating their commitment to sustainable infrastructure and investment, a number of zoos and animal sanctuaries around Australia are beginning to utilise renewable energy to power their sites.

Solar Flagships – may the best solar thermal project win

Solar Flagships – may the best solar thermal project win In the last edition of EcoGeneration Magazine we featured the four solar photovoltaic projects shortlisted for the Federal Government’s Solar Flagships Program. This edition, we take a closer look at the four solar thermal projects that have made it through to round two of the $1.5 billion program. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase spoke with representatives from the shortlisted companies, ACCIONA, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Transfield and Wind Prospect, about their respective solar thermal projects.

Five per cent of electricity from solar by 2020 – it can be done says AuSES

Five per cent of electricity from solar by 2020 – it can be done says AuSES Mon, 16 August 2010 The Australian Solar Energy Society has joined with the Australian Conservation Foundation to call for five per cent of Australia’s electricity to come from large-scale solar projects by 2020.

eco-Kinetics installs large commercial solar system in NSW

eco-Kinetics installs large commercial solar system in NSW Wed, 11 August 2010 eco-Kinetics, a subsidiary of CBD Energy, has completed one of Australia’s largest solar panel projects on a commercial property.

SunPower powers up the West

SunPower powers up the West Tue, 10 August 2010 SunPower Corporation has completed construction on the world’s first hybrid solar-diesel power stations for Horizon Power, in two of Australia’s hottest towns – Marble Bar and Nullagine, in the east Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Two solar retailers to amend advertisements

Two solar retailers to amend advertisements Tue, 3 August 2010 Two retailers of solar panel systems have amended their marketing campaigns after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission raised concerns that representations in their advertisements were likely to mislead or deceive consumers.

Video: Clean energy industry forecast

Video: Clean energy industry forecast Thu, 29 July 2010 Check out the latest video, brought to you by EcoGeneration Magazine, featuring industry experts bringing you their insights into the future of the clean energy industry!

Brumby announces plan to boost Victoria’s solar output

Brumby announces plan to boost Victoria’s solar output Thu, 22 July 2010 Victorian Premier John Brumby has announced a plan to see 5 per cent of Victoria’s electricity sourced from large-scale solar plants by 2020, equating to the generation of approximately 2,500 GWh of solar electricity annually.

National Solar Schools program reopens

National Solar Schools program reopens Thu, 15 July 2010 The National Solar Schools program that was temporarily suspended in October 2009 has been reopened.

Pairing green technologies

Pairing green technologies EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Technological advancements are leading to the improved performance of renewable energy systems. Stiebel Eltron Australia Technical Manager Raniero Guarnieri discusses how combining complementary sustainable technologies can leverage as-yet untapped efficiencies from these systems.

Emerging commercial solar technologies

Emerging commercial solar technologies EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The price of solar power generation is falling rapidly, and some commentators believe that when grid parity is achieved, the demand for solar power may well exceed supply. Dr Justin Blows looks at emerging solar technologies that are set to push down costs even further.

Solar knowledge in the desert

Solar knowledge in the desert EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Inverters continue to be a critical component of solar power systems and a key decision for consumers when investing in renewable energy. SMA’s inverters are currently being put to the test in the heat of Australia’s red centre.

SunPower looks back on 25 years

SunPower looks back on 25 years EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 A key figure in the global solar power market, SunPower is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. EcoGeneration looks at the development and achievements of this ground-breaking company.

Funding for Australia’s solar research

Funding for Australia’s solar research EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The newest round of The Australian Solar Institute’s funding, announced on 11 May 2010, provided five of Australia’s solar research projects with grants worth a total of $18.45 million.

Solar PV soars globally

Solar PV soars globally EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Solar photovoltaic installations soared globally in the past twelve months, with a record high of 7.2 gigawatts in 2009, bringing the total capacity to over 22 gigawatts worldwide.

Solar manufacture resurrected down under

Solar manufacture resurrected down under EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 What was potentially a major loss for Australia’s solar industry has turned into a victory as SilexSolar re-opens the nation’s only solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant, in Homebush, Sydney. Rachel Purchase reports.

Alice Springs Airport Solar Power Station Project

Alice Springs Airport Solar Power Station Project EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The Alice Springs Airport Solar Power Station is the second of five large-scale projects undertaken as part of the Alice Solar City program.

And then there were eight…

And then there were eight… EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The field narrows as the shortlist for the Solar Flagships program is announced – with billions of Federal dollars on the table, solar energy production is as worthwhile as ever. Erin Radford and Rachel Purchase report.

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