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Researchers set solar cell world record

Researchers from the University of Queensland have set a new world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly tin halide perovskite technology (THP). Read More
ZahraRose MoussaApril 17, 2025, 10:36 amApril 17, 2025 Comments Off on Researchers set solar cell world record 1237
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Solar Victoria announces new round of electrician upskilling

Solar Victoria has announced a new round of the Upskilling for Electricians program as part of Solar Victoria’s $11 million Training and Workforce Development program. Read More
Jack LloydMay 1, 2024, 10:12 amMay 1, 2024 Comments Off on Solar Victoria announces new round of electrician upskilling 394
$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research
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$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities that aim to significantly reduce the cost of solar. Read More
Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 5, 2023, 10:19 amJanuary 5, 2023 Comments Off on $41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research 236
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UGL secures $296 million in renewables and utilities contracts

UGL, part of CIMIC Group, has been awarded a number of design, engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the renewables and utilities sectors. 
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Alexandra HaynesJanuary 19, 2022, 10:46 amJanuary 19, 2022 Comments Off on UGL secures $296 million in renewables and utilities contracts 251
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Gas prices forcing manufacturers to change business processes

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s latest gas inquiry found that Australian manufacturers were mitigating the impacts of increased gas costs by implementing changes to their
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Tajna BiscevicMarch 4, 2020, 1:00 pmMarch 4, 2020 0 213
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New solar farm to power Queensland gas plants

A new large-scale solar farm will be built in order to power South West Queensland’s gas plants, the Queensland government has announced. Construction has already begun on Shell’s 120 megawatt solar
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Tajna BiscevicFebruary 10, 2020, 7:49 amFebruary 10, 2020 0 202
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Swinburne scientists investigating potential of “atomaterials”

Researchers at Swinburne University are using “atomaterials” to create new functionalities, which they believe will change everyday products. “Atomaterials” is a term coined by Professor Baohua Jia,
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Tajna BiscevicFebruary 3, 2020, 11:07 amFebruary 3, 2020 0 306
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University develops power producing roof tiles

A lab at Western Sydney University has developed roof tiles with integrated solar panels using a 3D printing process designed to be readily adopted by current tile manufacturers. According to results at
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auJanuary 6, 2020, 9:00 amDecember 17, 2019 0 175
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Low-cost finance scheme for solar extended

Small businesses will be able to access low-cost finance to support the adoption of renewable energy, in a partnership between the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and councils in NSW and South
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auDecember 16, 2019, 8:18 amDecember 16, 2019 0 227
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Think tank calls for green manufacturing

An industry sector powered by renewable energy, and zero-carbon manufacturing could lead to coal-free steel. This would lead to a jobs-rich, low-carbon economy, climate think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auOctober 31, 2019, 8:02 amOctober 31, 2019 0 161
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Solar race kicks off

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge kicked off on October 13, for the 15th time travelling down the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Adelaide. With cars only allowed 5kw of stored energy, all other propulsion
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auOctober 14, 2019, 8:29 amOctober 14, 2019 0 169
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WA industrial park powered by solar microgrid

A solar-powered microgrid will provide electrical energy for industry at the Peel Business Park in Nambeelup, Western Australia. Built by a consortium led by Enwave Australia, the project will be Australia’s
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connor.pearce@primecreative.com.auSeptember 13, 2019, 9:21 amSeptember 13, 2019 0 168
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CEFC to fund $360 million Collector wind farm

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has secured more than $180 million of debt funding for its new Collector Wind Farm, that’s set to deliver more than two-gigawatts of energy across regional Australia. The
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Alexandra DuffyMay 30, 2019, 11:41 amMay 31, 2019 0 217
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Partners Group to invest in 1.3GW renewable energy platform in Australia

Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, has announce a decision to invest a total of $700 million in the development of a large-scale renewable energy platform in Australia. The
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Tara HamidMay 29, 2018, 10:15 amMay 29, 2018 0 164
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Solar farm forums shed light on new planning guidelines

New planning and community engagement guidelines are in development to guide Queensland’s solar farm boom, says the Queensland state government. Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister Dr Anthony
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Syed ShahMarch 7, 2018, 11:30 amMarch 7, 2018 0 177
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North QLD hydro and solar project that will support jobs moves forward

The construction of more than 500 megawatts (MW) of hydro and solar is one step closer after an agreement was signed last Friday between Powerlink and Genex Power Limited to progress Stage 2 of the Kidston
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Syed ShahAugust 21, 2017, 9:01 amAugust 21, 2017 0 183
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Proposal for $380m solar farm in southern NSW

Photon Energy has revealed its plans for a 316W solar plant in Gunning, which would be the biggest solar power plant in NSW. The project is intended to help Australia meet its Renewable Energy Target and
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Staff WriterJuly 5, 2017, 11:22 amJuly 5, 2017 0 193
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New jobs for Victorian solar plant

A solar plant in Bridgewater, Victoria plans to create 35 jobs over the next few years. Ceramet Solar, a subsidiary of Ballarat-based manufacturer Ceramet Automotive, is in the process of increasing its
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Staff WriterJune 15, 2017, 12:01 pmJune 15, 2017 0 191
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Next step taken in solar thermal development

The Turnbull Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has taken the next step in the development of a solar thermal plant at Port Augusta in South Australia. ARENA has requested
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Staff WriterMay 26, 2017, 9:36 amMay 26, 2017 0 183
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Solar battery storage ‘vital for energy market’

With the right technology, homeowners and businesses with solar and battery storage systems have the potential to play a vital role in stabilising a grid with high renewable generation, according to Luke
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