The solar output from more than 5500 distributed PV systems across Australia can now be monitored in real time after the launch of APVI’s updated solar mapping service.
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Australia can achieve deep emissions cuts, 100% renewables by 2050: ANU
Plunging technology costs mean Australia can achieve 100% renewables and zero net emissions by 2050 at relatively low cost.
China tipped to beat 2015 solar target, after adding 5GW in Q1
China adds more than 5GW of solar in first quarter, a level that Abbott government in Australia says is impossible to do in 5 years.
Australia’s small solar market finally clears its Clearing House
After more than four years we have finally witnessed the emptying of the Clearing House.
NSW local govt solar initiative partners with SunEdison
Southern Sydney Region of Councils signs up SunEdison-owned Energy Matters to partner its ‘Our Solar Future’ initiative to make PV and solar hot water more accessible to households and businesses.
Graph of the Day: Nyngan doubles Australia’s big solar output
The Nyngan solar plant has doubled in size, and doubled the output of scheduled big solar in the Australian grid.
Queensland’s peak demand very close to a new record
Queensland’s peak demand at near record highs, and may have set new record were it not for distributed small-scale solar PV.
First 100MW solar plant points to missed opportunity in Australia
The last module on Australia’s first 100MW solar plant has been installed. But the completion of the Nyngan solar plant highlights the huge missed opportunity for big solar in Australia.
One weird trick prevents bird deaths at solar tower power plants
The solution to a serious problem discovered last year at Ivanpah — the first solar power tower in the US — actually has turned out to be “one weird trick.”
South Africa doubles down on renewables with plans for 6.3GW auction
South Africa plans to contract another 6.3GW of renewable energy capacity as it ‘pulls out all the stops’ to meet its energy challenge. Australia, take note.