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NSW Government Fires Up Massive Renewable Energy Investments
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New South Wales is set to house three zones for renewables projects that have a capacity equivalent to seven times that of coal-fired power plants in the state.
Renewables’ ‘record-breaking’ contribution to NSW energy mix
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The NSW energy mix is quickly turning to renewable energy sources for its electricity, and as such, renewables are now contributing one-fifth of the energy required to power the state.
The ACT Government unveils solar farm in Williamsdale
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The ACT government recently unveiled its massive “solar highway” project of 36,000 solar PV systems at Williamsdale. The Minister for Climate Change Mr. Shane Rattenbury noted that the long-awaited Williamsdale Solar Farm situated around 20 kilometres south of Canberra’s city centre, was capable of generating adequate electricity to power 3,000 households.
The MCG looks to home solar power to light up
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The iconic MCG Stadium in Melbourne recently launched a program that will allow sports fans to trade their rooftop generated solar energy for VIP tickets and other perks.
AEMC: power mix to blame for grid instability
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The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says the country’s main electricity grid is becoming increasingly unstable, and at the mercy of weather conditions, with 11 incidents having been recorded in 2016-17, up from seven in 2015 and just four in 2014.
Solar plus battery storage now cheaper than the grid
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Just recently, a winning combination of the Tesla Powerwall and a 5kW rooftop solar panel was capable of delivering electricity of about the same cost as grid power.
Tesla shares drop as Model 3 production lags
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After plummeting at a record high in monthly rates in seven years, the value of Tesla shares plunged by 8.1 percent on Monday, while the company’s unsecured bonds that were issued in August traded at all-time lows.
Australian commercial solar installs soar
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Australian businesses are in a mad rush to invest in commercial solar, thanks to the favorable conditions. As it stands, Australia is installing more than 10,000 solar PV panels each day, a staggering figure that smashes the 2012 record, with the current growth strongly associated with the high commercial solar installs.
