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Australia hits 4 million rooftop PV installations, reaching 25 GW of capacity

Australia has recorded its 4 millionth rooftop solar installation, maintaining its status as a world leader with 25 GW of total capacity, surpassing the amount of nationwide coal generation.

#solar #rooftopsolar #renewables #baseload #Australia #CleanEnergy

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/14/australia-hits-4-million-rooftop-pv-installations-reaching-25-gw-of-capacity/


My article in this week's Common Weal newsletter.

A year ago I wrote about a solar farm proposal near me.

Since then, more details have emerged including just how little the community stands to benefit from hosting one of the UK's largest solar power stations unless the Government steps up to support us.

https://commonweal.scot/solar-scotland-ii/

#ScottishPolitics #Energy #Solar
A map of the proposed solar farm, showing how it covers an area similar to the entire neighbouring village.


Adding end of life recycling to solar panels dramatically changes the life cycle footprint of this technology.

"The Cedartown recycling factory is designed to recover up to 99% of the materials from solar panels, including bifacial panels, which have been harder to recycle efficiently. "

https://electrek.co/2024/10/31/solarcycle-new-plant-will-recycle-25-of-all-us-end-of-life-solar-panels-by-2030/

#solar #ClimateChange #engineering