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All-Energy Australia 2013 conference program released

Tue, 21 May 2013 The All-Energy Australia 2013 conference program has been released, including details of an opening ministerial plenary session and an executive panel debating the future energy mix.

The 2013-14 federal budget – how does clean energy fare?

Thu, 16 May 2013 Australia’s clean energy stakeholders have responded to the Federal Government’s 2013-14 budget, citing disappointment that funding for clean energy projects has been reduced.

Position your business at the forefront of the clean energy industry

Wed, 15 May 2013 As B2B magazine finalist of the year 2012, EcoGeneration provides clean energy professionals with high-level and insightful information, making it the ‘go-to’ industry publication.

Solar Citizens launches

Mon, 13 May 2013 A new community-based project, Solar Citizens, has launched with an aim to bring together existing and future solar owners to ensure their rights are protected.

Energy market reform top of mind at Clean Energy Week 2013

In 2013, the Clean Energy Council’s Clean Energy Week returns with Hanwha Q CELLS as major sponsor to focus on ‘Rethinking Energy’ and bringing about energy market reform, while highlighting the innovative efforts of clean energy companies in the Clean Energy Week awards program.

A remote and rewarding solar project

At an Indigenous community in the Northern Territory, a 20.9 kilowatt solar installation is powering a town of more than 60 residents. The installation was the winner of the ‘Best design and installation of a stand-alone power system greater than 10 kilowatts category at the 2012 Clean Energy Week Awards.

The missing link: why Australia needs energy storage

This article was originally published on The Conversation.

How the renewables market has transformed: 2000 to now

The founding editorial team of EcoGeneration magazine, Ric Brazzale and Jessica Lynch, caught up in March 2013 to reflect on what has changed in the clean energy industry since the magazine was launched in August 2000. Ms Lynch also caught up with Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green, and provided a snapshot of market progress, 75 editions on from EcoGeneration’s launch.

Preparing to enter the commercial-scale solar market?

Wed, 8 May 2013 Commercial-scale solar Master Classes are back! Tailored to solar businesses active in commercial solar or preparing to enter the market, the latest round of EcoGen Events’ Master Classes, sponsored by Si Clean Energy, includes:

2 MW solar PV project proposed for ACT

Tue, 7 May 2013 Zhenfa Solar Power Australia, a subsidiary of China-based Zhenfa New Energy, has submitted a development application to the Australian Capital Territory Planning and Land Authority for a 2 MW solar PV farm in Tuggeranong.

The latest clean energy industry developments

Tue, 7 May 2013 First Solar has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2013, with net sales totalling $US755 million ($A740 million) in the quarter, a decrease of $US320 million ($A314 million) from the fourth quarter of 2012 and an increase of $US258 million ($A235 million) from the first quarter of 2012.

UNSW sets new record for low-grade silicon

Tue, 7 May 2013 Solar engineers from the University of New South Wales have developed a new method to improve the quality of low-grade silicon, including improving its electrical efficiency and reducing the cost of solar panels.

Federal funding for commercial-scale PV projects allocated

Mon, 6 May 2013 Veterinary vaccine manufacturer MSD Animal Health has received a $335,660 Clean Technology Investment Fund grant to install a solar PV system at its manufacturing site in Bendigo East, Victoria.

Simplifying solar installations

Fri, 3 May 2013 Solar technology should be simple and affordable; however, homeowners and businesses often find themselves facing high costs and lengthy timelines during both the design and the installation process. Microinverters present a solution.

Surpassing the one million mark for PV inverter sales

Power-One, a global manufacturer of renewable energy and energy-efficient power conversion and management solutions, has surpassed the one million mark for solar photovoltaic inverters sold worldwide.

Modules that power on and perform again

PIVOTAL Solar Solutions Sales Director Gonzalo Muslera reflects on how the solar industry has changed over time, by looking at changes in the lifecycle of the SCHOTT Solar module between 2005 and 2013.

Powering excellence in storage

Regal Electro provides the finest energy solutions teamed with the best service, making the company an industry leader in the fast-evolving world of renewable energy storage.

Up close with David McCallum and Michael Power

EcoGeneration speaks with Conergy Australia Managing Director David McCallum and Rexel Energy Solutions Executive General Manager Michael Power.

How UltraBattery could help our grid

Low-cost, durable and fast with a long life-cycle – and it ‘smooths’ intermittent electricity from renewable sources. This article from EcoGeneration magazine’s May/June 2013 edition looks at why the CSIRO-developed UltraBattery could be the key component of an Australian smart grid of the future.