An ACCC report indicates while overall electricity consumption in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) fell during the second quarter of this year, residential consumption jumped. [Read more…]
Out Of The Ashes II – The Coal Ash Threat In NSW
Image: Out Of The Ashes II – Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC)
A report released by Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) yesterday estimates 100 tonnes of harmful heavy metals leach into NSW waterways every year from coal ash waste in four regions. [Read more…]
Solar Installations Back On Track In Melbourne
Huzzah! As of this morning, solar installations are able to go ahead in Melbourne – and metropolitan installers will be keen to get cracking. [Read more…]
Solar Energy Helps Councils Shine At Awards
The use of solar power has assisted a couple of councils towards a win in Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW’s) Excellence in the Environment Awards. [Read more…]
Caravan Solar Panels – Are Your Mounting Brackets Just Glued On?
Image source: Graeme Twine via ABC
“Glue and screw” is the message a camper trailer owner has for those installing solar panels on caravan roofs – it could save lives. [Read more…]
Blacktown City Council Solar Panel Installation Complete
The installation of solar panels for a 707kW PV project for Sydney’s Blacktown City Council involving multiple sites was completed last week according to Risen Energy Australia. [Read more…]
First Green Light For Gold Coast Region Solar + Battery Project
Image: Google Earth
A solar farm project featuring battery storage that’s been in the pipeline for a few years inched closer towards reality yesterday at a City of Gold Coast council meeting. [Read more…]
IKEA Adelaide’s Solar + Storage Microgrid Project Progressing
Artist’s impression of IKEA Adelaide solar + storage installation
The first solar panels have been lifted on to the rooftop of IKEA’s retail outlet in Adelaide as part of a major solar power + battery storage microgrid project at the site. [Read more…]
UN Secretary-General Again Calls For End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged members of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action to keep pushing for a green COVID-19 recovery. [Read more…]
Vales Point Power Station Pollution Fine “Chump Change”
Less than a week after being tapped for a Federal Government grant, a fine has been issued for waste and pollution offences at Vales Point Power Station in New South Wales. [Read more…]
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