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The Ultimate, Affordable 12V Camper Trailer Power Setup
May 3, 2013
If you want the perfect power setup for your camper trailer then this video will show you how it is done. All of the items you need are available in store today - purchase the lot and we will give you a discount of 10%*. If you don't fancy installing the system yourself we can do it for you - ask us today! *Discount applies to a single purchase of: Baintech large…more
REC Solar Panels installed on 1.7mW solar system in Japan
April 15, 2013
REC, the largest European supplier of solar panels, cut the ribbon on a brand new 1.7 MW solar power plant in Yonago, Tottori, Japan in a ceremony on March 27, 2013. Built by REC partner Advantec, the plant comprises 7,056 REC Peak Energy Series solar panels and is expected to generate over 1,840 MWh of clean, green electricity every year – enough to cover the power needs of 510…more
Bosch exits solar power industry
March 23, 2013
From the age German engineering company Bosch said Friday that it is abandoning its solar energy business, because there is no way to make it economically viable amid overcapacity and huge price pressure in the industry. The solar power industry has been hit by falling subsidies, weaker sales and increasingly stiff price competition, especially by Chinese manufacturers. Robert Bosch…more
Suntech defaults on loan repayments
March 19, 2013
From Sydney Morning Herald Suntech Power, the solar giant founded by Australian-trained former billionaire Shi Zhengrong, became the first company from mainland China to default on its bonds in the modern era after failing to repay $US541 million ($520 million) of notes due March 15, breaching terms of other outstanding loans. The move pushes what was once the world's biggest…more
SMA is the most popular inverter in the world
March 14, 2013
According to a survey from IMS Research, SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) is the most popular inverter brand in the world. The institute, which offers market research and consulting for the electronics industry, surveyed 400 PV inverter customers, including distributors, installers, integrators and wholesalers. In their answers, those questioned named a total of 74 different brands…more
Administration for Unleash Solar
February 27, 2013
From ABC An Adelaide-based national solar-panel company, Unleash Solar, is going into voluntary administration. Commissioner for Consumer Affairs Paul White said the company was being investigated for 17 complaints about faulty equipment and warranty work not being completed. Mr White said it had not been dealing satisfactorily with customers' issues. "What the company…more
Sunshine Coast Solar installs mini standalone solar system on Buderim school
February 27, 2013
Sunshine Coast Solar Centre recently commissioned a mini standalone solar power system on a Buderim school. The 48volt system will provide 24 hour power for a network of remote cameras allowing students to monitor nest boxes in real time high definition video. Director Mike Trust said "We are very pleased to help the school with the wildlife project which also has the…more
Newman playing dangerous game of solar politics
February 26, 2013
From: http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/newman-playing-dangerous-game-of-solar-politics-21866 Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and his team feigned to receive the shock of their lives when the Queensland Competition Authority delivered its recommended 21 per cent price hike for the 2013/14 year. And there were no prizes for guessing who Newman would blame – rooftop solar, the…more