Ex-miners Installing Floating Solar Panels

You might remember the ‘black lung’ gag from the film Zoolander but for ex-miners Wenhui and Xiaosi this form of silicosis was a very real threat. The recently re-trained solar

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Success for Solar-powered Student Housing

A not-for-profit housing complex for low-income students from Sydney University has just celebrated a solar victory. After ‘revolting’ to have a solar energy system installed, and over a year in

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Tasmania’s Solar Island Trial

With recent improvements in energy storage technology, Australia’s energy future is looking brighter. One particular location that is benefitting from solar technology is Bruny Island off the coast of Tasmania.

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Ecuador’s Solar-powered River Bus

Brisbane might have it’s iconic CityCat ferry’s but on the Ecuadorian Amazon river, something more unique is being used for public transport. The Tapiatpia (named after a mythical electric eel)

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The 40 Year Old Solar House

A solar-powered home sounds like something from the not-to-distant future, but it’s hardly a new idea. Michael and Judy Bos are celebrating the 40th birthday of their very own solar

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