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Sun flips upside down to show off its positive side | Ipswich Queensland Times

THE sun has fully “flipped upside down”, with its north and south poles reversed to reach the midpoint of Solar Cycle 24, Nasa has said. Now, the magnetic fields have once again started moving in opposite directions to begin the completion of the 22 year long process which will culminate in the poles switching once […]

5 ways to cut down your electricity bill

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Why Choose LED’s

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Queensland power prices to increase 13.5 per cent

The average Queensland household power bill is set to jump by about $270 a year from next July. Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-power-prices-to-increase-135-per-cent-20131211-2z4qp.html#ixzz2n7YLug8J Queensland power prices to increase 13.5 per cent.

Time-Lapse Of 860K Solar Panel Systems Installed In Germany Since 2009

The revealing, embedded video visualizes the installation of the more than 860,000 solar PV (solar panel) systems installed throughout Germany between January 2009 and January 2013. via Time-Lapse Of 860K Solar Panel Systems Installed In Germany Since 2009.

A solar anti-grid rebellion led by apathy? | Business Spectator

There is well over $100 billion worth of electricity infrastructure tied up in big power stations and poles and wires that were built on the assumption we’d see electricity demand grow well beyond 2006 levels. This causes a mixture of dread and excitement for energy types depending on which side of the fence they stand. […]

Solar energy having a big impact on power bills | The Courier

MORE than one million Australian houses now have solar panels. This represents a good start in producing clean energy and reducing the demand for electricity from dirty, carbon-intensive coal mines via Solar energy having a big impact on power bills | The Courier.

Dubbo shines in solar energy push | Daily Liberal

DUBBO continues to lead the way in NSW with the installation of solar rooftop power systems with 3900 installations, totalling 8.4 megawatts. via Dubbo shines in solar energy push | Daily Liberal.

Australian Rooftop Solar Reaches 3 GW | CleanTechnica

Australia has passed through another significant solar milestone, reaching 3,000 MW (3 GW) of solar PV this month, as Queensland nudged the 1 GW mark and states such as South Australia reached household penetration rates of 25 per cent. via Australian Rooftop Solar Reaches 3 GW | CleanTechnica.