Monday, 24 December 2018 09:52
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 24 - 30 Dec 18
It's the most wonderful time of the year and a good time for a solar/renewable roundup! Let's start.
Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor warns state governments about the safety of rooftop solar systems; University of Newcastle will cover 100% of its electricity needs across its campuses with renewable energy; A team from the University of NSW has topped the previous solar-powered car efficiency record; And Anheuser-Busch company in UK plans to go 100 percent solar power.
Monday, 17 December 2018 10:54
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 17 - 23 Dec 18
It's going to be a super busy week for us all. However, there's always time for a quick but exciting roundup, right? Let's go!
Big PV shatters AU records and hits almost AU$11.5 billion in projects; Electrical trade pre-apprenticeship program helps women pave way for ACT's renewable future; NSW government releases new guidelines for PV power plant developers; Positive developments are arising out of Australia in regard to green finance; Australia’s Department of Defence NT wants to shift to solar and battery storage; And renewable energy keeps swimmers warm at a community swimming pool in WA.
Monday, 10 December 2018 10:59
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 10 - 16 Dec 18
We've had our coffee and we're ready to start this week right. But first, let's have this week's roundup!
Lacour Energy secured approval for construction 800 MW Clarke Creek Wind Farm; AU politicians propose plans to export renewable energy; Low-income residents in SA use innovative solar scheme to shave off power bills; And Environment Minister Melissa Price responds a report and says the climate change experts had it wrong.
Monday, 03 December 2018 11:04
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 3 - 9 Dec 18
Welcome summer! Let's make it even hotter with this week's roundup.
Victorians vote to keep Labor in government to expand and increase investment in solar, wind and battery storage; Australian Vintage becomes the first wine producer in Australia to go renewable; Grant helps tenants of housing co-operative set up a solar power system; Researchers have created an iron molecule that could provide cheaper solar energy.
Monday, 26 November 2018 10:56
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 26 Nov - 2 Dec 18
We're saying goodbye to spring and hello to the scorching summer sun. This week's roundup is just as hot.
Australia's boom in renewable energy faces an impasse; A rapid shift to renewable energy would create an employment boom; AGL develops solar trading platform; Australia is moving closer to becoming a global leader in ocean energy; And thousands of Australian students will go on strike to demand serious action on climate change.
Monday, 19 November 2018 11:00
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 19 - 25 Nov 18
May we all have a great and productive week ahead. Let's start it with a good roundup.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is ready to address a heightened risk of power failure during summer peak-demand periods; A team from the University of Wollongong Australia-Dubai and TAFE NSW competes in the 2018 Solar Decathlon; JinkoSolar receives the 2018 World Brand Award; And a material that can help build highly efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes has been developed.
Monday, 12 November 2018 11:18
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 12 - 18 Nov 18
Let's get this week started right with a good roundup!
The Victorian Labor Party announced plan to increase the state’s Renewable Energy Target to 50% by 2030; SA Government launched a $100 million subsidy scheme for domestic batteries; Battery storage technology in AU is growing more swiftly that previously predicted; A residential development in Western Sydney will have a fully integrated solar and home battery solution; And scientists in Sweden have developed a specialised fluid that can store energy from the sun for over a decade.
Monday, 05 November 2018 10:58
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 5 - 11 Nov 18
It's Melbourne Cup week! To add to the excitement, here's a brand new roundup.
A Brisbane school has become the first in Australia to go off-grid; A public warning has been issued for potentially dangerous solar panel installations in South Australian homes; A German racing team makes Australia the testing ground for innovative materials in world’s “toughest solar race”; HYUNDAI and Kia are planning to introduce solar roofs on some models; And a couple plans to drive a solar-powered vehicle to Antarctica.
Monday, 29 October 2018 11:02
MV Solar Weekly Roundup | 29 Oct - 4 Nov 18
