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Weekend read: Solar-plus-storage for aquaculture aeration
Recent research from Thailand has shown that solar-plus-storage on floating platforms could be the cheapest option to power energy-intensive aeration systems in aquaculture projects. The battery accounts for around 54% of the capital costs,…
Solar for hydroponics
An international research team has examined combining solar power generation with energy-intensive hydroponic horticulture and has found that this may be a viable solution depending on project size and available incentive policies. Their…
Australia’s NBN to be 100% powered by renewables from 2025
Australia’s National Broadband Network Corporation, will be switching to 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2025, as part of the global RE100 renewable energy initiative. It is the first government business enterprise to join,…
Germany’s new coalition wants to deploy 143.5 GW of solar this decade
The new plan would require the deployment of around 15 GW of new PV capacity each year to 2030. The agreement also includes the gradual phasing out of all coal power plants by the end of the decade. November 29, 2021 Sandra…
50 MW solar farm the centrepiece of Queensland mine proposal
A torbanite mine proposed for central Queensland is hitching itself to renewable energy, presenting its accompanying 50 MW solar farm as centrepiece of its plan. November 16, 2021 Bella PeacockHybrid systems are becoming increasingly…
Integrating solar into LNG facilities could reduce emissions by up to 21%
Integrating solar into Australia’s natural gas industry could reduce onshore gas facilities’ emissions by 19% in Western Australia, 18% in Queensland, and 21% in the Northern Territory, according to research conducted by National Energy…
The changing landscape of the modular marketplace
The modular solar marketplace is growing, especially in Australia where remote mining and agricultural sites appreciate the benefits of compact, moveable solar. One new entrant is Western Australia’s CDI Energy with its “Rapid Solar…
Panasonic launches 5 kW fuel cell system for commercial applications
The system has dimensions of 834×417×1,766 mm and weighs 205 kg including the design panel. It achieves an electrical efficiency of 56% and can be connected with a hot water storage unit. October 6, 2021 Emiliano BelliniFrom pv magazine…
India added a record 521 MW of rooftop solar in Q2
The addition of 521 MW between April to June was India’s highest ever rooftop solar capacity installed in a single quarter. September 22, 2021 pv magazine<img width="600" height="418"…
Solar carpark now powering Wollongong’s council
Wollongong council’s administration building is now being powered, at least partially, through a 200 kWp+ solar carpark. September 1, 2021 Bella PeacockWollongong, which sits south of Sydney on the New South Wales coast, has become the…