A new report claims air pollution created by coal-fired power stations in New South Wales causes hundreds of premature deaths in the state every year. [Read more…]
Tasmania Solar Feed-In Tariff Review Completed
The results of the Tasmanian Government’s review of the state’s solar feed-in tariffs will be of particular interest to those still on the generous 1:1 premium Transitional FiT. [Read more…]
“World-First” Energy Storage System At Monash University Operational
A 1 MWh vanadium flow / lithium-ion hybrid energy storage system is now operational at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne. [Read more…]
Green Light For 1.5GW Solar + 500MW Battery Storage Project In Queensland
A development application for a 1,500MW solar farm boasting 500MW of battery storage1 has been given the go-ahead by Queensland’s Somerset Council. [Read more…]
Eguana Technologies Joins SA Home Battery Scheme
Solar battery manufacturer Eguana Technologies is setting up shop in South Australia and has been approved for the state’s Home Battery Scheme. [Read more…]
CO2 Emissions Reduction Vs. Reducing Energy Bills – Poll Results
Recently published poll results indicate addressing energy pricing is considered a more important priority by Australians than reducing carbon emissions. [Read more…]
Plan To Make Export And Burning Of Thermal Coal Illegal In Australia
The Australian Greens are to introduce a bill that if passed would make it unlawful to dig, burn or ship thermal coal after 2030. [Read more…]
Queensland Solar Battery Grant/Loan Scheme Starts Today
While the QLD Government says its battery and solar + storage grants and loans are the next wave in the state’s renewable energy revolution, its effect will be more of a ripple. [Read more…]
How Much Will Australia’s Solar Subsidy Reduce By In 2019?
‘Tis the season for solar subsidy scare tactics. It’s that time of the year again when some solar retailers are starting to scream that the solar rebate/subsidy/incentive will reduce next year, hoping to turn more browsers into buyers. [Read more…]
Select Committee Into Fair Dinkum Power To Be Established
The upper house yesterday voted to establish a Senate select committee that will look into “fair dinkum power”, which start its work late this month. [Read more…]
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