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Why it’s vital to put people at the heart of the energy transition
The technology’s available. We just need to roll it out. It’s a common theme, and one that the government has embraced (if imperfectly) at both state and federal levels. But decades of research into the ‘what’ and the ‘how’ of technology…
The silly source of Australia’s inverter chaos which threatened a pre-Christmas solar shutdown
When warnings of an end of year solar industry shutdown flared last week caused by rather incomprehensible strings of letters and numbers, gauging how the pieces fit together wasn’t easy. With a resolution all but officially confirmed, it…
Solargis Launches Whitepapers on Better Albedo Measurements for Bifacial PV Projects
According to the “Albedo for bifacial PV projects” (2021) report, bifacial technology has the potential to generate up to 4-17% more solar power than traditional modules.Understanding the albedo resource is vital in developing bifacial…
Top CleanTechnica Stories Last Week — Herbert Diess Fights On As Captain, XPeng’s Global Vision,…
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WA introduces remote solar switch off, following SA model
Western Australia has become the second state to give network operators the capacity to remotely switch off residential solar systems as an emergency grid stability mechanism. November 30, 2021 Bella PeacockThe Western Australian government…
Solar Power to Benefit Thousands of Public Housing Residents in the U.S. State of Rhode Island
Recently news arose of a fantastic new renewable energy plan in the U.S. state of Rhode Island which stands to benefit thousands of residents in public housing. Three new solar projects will be developed via a partnership between Nautilus…
Tesla’s Clean, Green, World-Saving Mission Is The Same — Despite The Noise
Originally posted on EVANNEX.By Charles Morris
Of the plethora of pundits who publish predictions, prognostications and polemics about Tesla every day, some “get it” and some don’t. Many will simply never be able to understand how…
Queensland begins its QREZ development with a “measly” 3.3 GW allocation
The Queensland government has published its draft plan to unlock 3,300 MW, or 3.3 GW, of new renewable generation as part of the first stage of developing state’s three Renewable Energy Zones (REZs). November 16, 2021 Bella PeacockWhile…
Wärtsilä Launches “Front-Loading Net Zero” Report Ahead of COP26
The technology group Wärtsilä presents its "Front-Loading Net Zero" report at the Economist Sustainability Week event today, 6 October.
This 52-page report states that electricity production costs could be reduced by up to 50% by 2050…
Just Being An EV Isn’t Good Enough — We Need To Demand More (Part 2)
This is the second half of a two-part article. You can find Part 1 here.
Getting More Efficiency in Recreational Vehicles
When it comes to recreation, more efficient alternatives are well within the realm of possibility. Students recently…