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First Solar Thermal Power Plant in Southeast Asia is Fully Operational
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New direct steam generation principle co-developed by DLR is used in a parabolic trough collector The solar thermal power plant fed its full output of five megawatts into the grid for the first time on 25 January 2012.
Leichart’s Town Hall Cover In Solar Panels
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When Leichart’s Town Hall needed a 20kw Solar power system to be installed who’s installers were trusted with the the work ? That’s right ! Skyline Solar installers completed this monstrous task in only 4 days, well done boys!
South Australian’s Embracing Solar Power
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South Australia‘s annual electricity consumption has decreased significantly, with home solar power systems partly to thank. A recent report released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) states South Australia‘s consumption of mains grid supplied power decreased by approximately 5% (700 GWh) in 2011-12 and is around 10% lower than was forecast.
Baillieu government sending Victorians mixed messages
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Victoria’s Baillieu government has come under fire for its “one state, two regulation” policy on wind farms in city and country areas. The development of wind farms was restricted by the coalition government – which took power in Victoria in 2010 – by giving households the power to veto wind turbines within a two kilometre radius of their homes.
Earth Is In Greater Risk From Massive Solar Storm
Power grids, communications and satellites could be knocked out by a massive solar storm in the next two years, according to scientists. Experts say the sun is reaching a peak in its 10-year activity cycle, putting the Earth at greater risk from massive solar storm.
Council claims wind farm too loud
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Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland has voted to start legal proceedings against RATCH Australia over claims that it has failed to abide by noise monitoring conditions at the Windy Hill Wind Farm.
Lady Elliot going even greener
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Lady Elliot Island eco resort is about to go even greener with the installation of almost 100 new solar panels. The Queensland resort, which sits off the coast of Agnes Water and Bundaberg, expects to cut its diesel fuel consumption to 100 litres per day by the end of the year thanks to the new panels.
Question: When can I expect the energy retailer (Energex) to install the new meter?
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Thanks for the questions Sascha. Once you have had your solar panel installed, the installer needs to lodge what’s called a ‘Form A’ with the energy retailer to notify them of the new solar installation.
Solar powered cell phones
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Soon, the windows of your house and the screen of your cell phone may be collecting solar power. An article published in the journal Advanced Materials says researchers at the University of California have built working examples of a new kind of solar cell: It allows roughly 60 per cent of natural light through, but uses the rest to generate electricity.