WA’s lithium industry currently supplies around 50 per cent of the world’s needs, and the Cook Government would like to keep things that way. [Read more…]
About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
A Very Solar Xmas Day In Australia
Rooftop solar panels across Australia did their bit to support festivities yesterday with clean energy, and made a significant contribution to meeting overall mains grid electricity demand. [Read more…]
ACT Sustainable Household Scheme: Solar + Batteries Clarification
Thinking of buying solar and batteries with the assistance of an ACT Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS) loan? Here’s something important you should know. [Read more…]
Gelion Gets Australian Grant For Sulfur Battery Development
Anglo-Australian battery innovator Gelion has received an Australian Government grant to accelerate production, testing and commercialisation of its lithium sulfur (Li-S) and silicon sulfur (Si-S) battery technologies. But what happened to the zinc-bromide based Gelion Endure? [Read more…]
Western Australia’s EV Rebate Fund Topped Up
WA’s Cook Government has tipped another $9.5 million into the state’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme. [Read more…]
Commbank Launches EV Access Program (EVAP)
Low(er) interest loans to purchase electric vehicles and charging equipment are now available to low(ish) income individuals and certain essential workers. [Read more…]
Solar Victoria Celebrates Another Successful Year
The agency overseeing Victoria’s Solar Homes program says last month was the best November on record and the fourth-best month overall since the initiative began in 2018. [Read more…]
Flexible Solar Exports In Australia: Where And When
South Australia led the way on flexible exports for rooftop solar power systems – so what’s happening elsewhere in Australia? Here’s the state of play. [Read more…]
VIC Government Signals Scrapping Of EV Registration Discount
The last Victorian government incentive for electric vehicles will go the way of the dodo – a decision that appears to be somewhat based on curious figures. [Read more…]
Getting Off Gas In Victoria: Electrification Feedback Invited
Consultation on the draft regulations for Victoria’s Building Electrification Regulatory Impact Statement has kicked off, and the state government wants to hear from Victorians on the different options presented. [Read more…]
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