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Head-to-head with Klaus Kramler: General Manager of Fronius Australia

EcoGeneration’s Melanie Ryan asks new General Manager of Fronius Australia, Klaus Kramler, about the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Australian solar industry and its role in the international solar market.

Taking a picture to make solar last longer

A new technology that conducts high-speed internal inspections of silicon wafers and solar cells is set to transform the solar manufacturing process. Professor Thorsten Trupke from the University of New South Wales, who co-developed the inspection technology with Dr Robert Bardos, spoke with EcoGeneration about how it works, and how it is being commercialised through the company BT Imaging, with the assistance of an Australian Solar Institute grant.

Solar power in public spaces

Solar energy is increasingly the technology of choice for large community developments in New South Wales, such as the Charlestown Square Shopping Centre and a host of community centres in the Willoughby and Dubbo local council areas.

Unique clean energy marketing ideas: publishing a customised book

Books and ebooks are unique marketing tools that allow companies to cut through marketing clutter and stand out in the clean energy industry.

SEA welcomes new Board Chair

Late 2011 saw the Sustainable Energy Association greet a new Chair of the Board, Greg Denton. EcoGeneration speaks with Mr Denton about his goals for the Association in 2012 and beyond.

Mastering PV sales in Australia

Fri, 23 March 2012 I come a from a long, family lineage of teachers which probably explains why I enjoy talking about my subject of choice so much.

Valentin Software now Develops PV*SOL® with renewable energy from naturstrom

Berlin-based green energy retailer naturstrom now delivers Valentin Software with renewable energy, as the software company specialising in simulation programs for photovoltaic, solar thermal and geothermal systems, recently changed to the independent renewable energy supplier.

Neopower solar hot water systems – high efficiency means saving more

Neopower’s high-efficiency solar hot water systems will help to cut heating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar soars on private rooftops

Tue, 20 March 2012 A 400 kW solar PV system to be built by data centre operator NEXTDC in Melbourne, Victoria, is set to become Australia’s largest privately-owned rooftop system.

IPART compares solar prices

Tue, 20 March 2012 A report by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has recommended a 'fair and reasonable' price for a solar feed-in tariff in New South Wales, and has also recommended an annual review of that price.

KLNE secures funding for growth

Mon, 19 March 2012 Kinglong New Energy has secured funding from new investor Shenergy Group, which the company intends to use for further expansion and growth.

Bid to extend solar hot water scheme fails

Thu, 15 March 2012 A Private Member’s Bill calling for the restoration of the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme has failed to clear the Federal House of Representatives.

NSW scientists split water to cut emissions

Wed, 14 March 2012 Scientists from the University of Wollongong are researching the use of sunlight to convert water into chemical fuels, such as hydrogen gas.

Clean energy contribution rises

Thu, 8 March 2012 The contribution of clean energy to Australia’s total electricity generation has increased from 7 per cent to 8 per cent, according to a report by the Australian Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics.

Champion inverters arrive in Australia

Wed, 7 March 2012 Solar inverter manufacturer Samil Power has opened its Australian subsidiary and a service call centre in Sydney, New South Wales.

Bill to restore solar rebate scheme

Tue, 6 March 2012 The Federal Opposition has announced that it will introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament requiring the Federal Government to commit to providing the remaining funding allocated for the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme.

Moree Solar Farm partners submit new bid and announce new lead contractor

Mon, 5 March 2012 The Moree Solar Farm consortium has provided the Federal Government with a revised bid for the Solar Flagships funding, following the re-opening of the PV category to program finalists from the original bid.

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme to close

Fri, 2 March 2012 The Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme, which assisted Australian households in replacing their hot water systems with renewable alternatives, will close on 30 June 2012.

Call for large-scale solar proposals in ACT

Fri, 2 March 2012 Renewable energy companies with plans to establish large-scale solar generation projects in the Australian Capital Territory have been invited to submit proposals to the State Government.

Skipping girl gets sunny outlook

Thu, 23 February 2012 Melbourne’s iconic Skipping Girl Vinegar sign has moved to solar power with AGL Energy’s installation of 27 solar panels.

Solar Flagships Program to re-open for shortlisted PV

Fri, 10 February 2012 The Federal Government has re-opened its Solar Flagships Program, seeking updated applications from the four shortlisted Round 1 photovoltaic applicants, including initial winner Moree Solar Farm.

CS Energy pulls out of Solar Dawn

Thu, 2 February 2012 CS Energy has announced that it will no longer be a part of the consortium backing the Federal Government's Solar Flagships Program-winning Solar Dawn Project.

QLD community solar making milestones

Tue, 31 January 2012 The installation of nearly 1,600 solar panels at the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm in Hervey Bay, Queensland, has commenced.

New round of Solar Schools funding announced

Mon, 30 January 2012 The latest schools to receive grants under the Federal Government’s National Solar Schools Program have been announced.

Storage and demand technology study underway

Tue, 24 January 2012 A Queensland University of Technology research project aimed at developing renewable energy storage and demand management technology is underway.

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