Tag: Photovoltaic

ARENA powers up $100m solar challenge

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Utility-scale solar energy projects are the focus of a new federally-funded $100 million global innovation challenge targeting technologies that lower the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance. The Australian Renewable...

$1bn solar manufacturing package in upcoming budget

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government will set aside $1 billion in subsidies and grants to support solar panel manufacturing across the entire value chain as part of a new Australian Renewable...

Getting a second chance at solar manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia can recover from its infamous fumble of solar panel manufacturing that saw homegrown technology launch an entire industry in China. But the price of establishing domestic operations is...

Qld solar panels could soon be banned from landfill

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A ban on the dumping of end-of-life solar panels in landfill is among 33 proposals being considered in the Queensland government’s e-products draft action plan, which seeks to maximise...

$7bn solar trade deficit over last five years

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia has run a more than $7 billion trade deficit on solar panels and associated components over the past five years as the country’s potential for sustainable solar panel...