A record number of battery energy storage systems were installed in Australian homes and businesses in 2022. [Read more…]
Solar Rorts? Community Battery Pledges Questioned
Independent MP for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie has quizzed Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen over community battery pledges made while Labor was in opposition. [Read more…]
Solar Innovations: Look Ma, No Rails!
An ambitious microgrid project in South Australia is chock-full of interesting features. One of them is a rooftop solar panel mounting system that doesn’t use rails. [Read more…]
Recharging Australia With Strong Fuel Efficiency Standards
How much could Australian motorists collectively save with strong fuel efficiency standards in place? $11 billion over five years claims a new report. Here’s how. [Read more…]
Free Mentoring Offered To Victoria’s Solar Sparkies
Solar Victoria has kicked off a new initiative to help electricians, electrical engineers and licensed electrical inspectors boost their skills and technical know-how. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Prices: March 2023 Update
While the cost of installing a home solar power system remained well above $1 a watt in February on average in Australia, the value in having solar panels installed is only getting better. [Read more…]
NSW’s Fresh Start: A New Era for Energy, Or More Of The Same?
With NSW Labor led by Chris Minns seizing power in New South Wales, what lays ahead for renewable energy, emissions reduction and electricity bills? [Read more…]
QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues
Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own. [Read more…]
Solar Polysilicon Prices: Up, Down, And Where to Next?
It was an odd start to the year for a crucial material used in the manufacture of conventional solar panels. But after a brief and more subdued spike, polysilicon prices are again heading the right way for panel buyers. [Read more…]
Solar Panels Helping Power Slim Dusty Centre EV Charging
EV owners arriving the Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, NSW can now top up their electric cars while enjoying their visit. [Read more…]
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