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Danger – Australia Solar Thermal and Storage – might Miss Out

The latest mid-term renewable energy outlook document from the International Energy Agency says China, Chile, Morocco and South Africa are likely to take a lead in solar thermal developments in the next five years. There is no mention of Australia. … Continue reading

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Momentum builds for Port Augusta solar tower

Despite fossil fuel sector’s recent attack on South Australia’s renewable energy leadership, momentum is building for our country’s first solar thermal tower in Port Augusta. Testament to success of the grassroots Repower Port Augusta campaign and the viability of the solar thermal in the region, … Continue reading

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World record solar thermal efficiency by Australian scientists

Scientists at Australian National University have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam for power stations. The team halved energy losses and achieved a 97 percent conversion of sunlight into steam through a new … Continue reading

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Solar thermal, everywhere except Australia!

As Phoney PM Tony keeps taking us backwards, rest of world embraces clean energy. “With the news that Chile is to join the solar thermal club, Australia could before long become the only inhabited continent without this revolutionary electricity generation technology.” … Continue reading

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