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.