Researchers at USA’s Michigan Technological University believe tobacco farmers could turn better (and more ethical) coin by harvesting the sun instead of the deadly crop. [Read more…]
More Big Energy Storage Projects For South Australia
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South Australia’s standing as a renewable energy powerhouse will soon be matched by its reputation for energy storage uptake, boosted by news of more major projects announced today. [Read more…]
More Solar Power For Club Mulwala
A new solar energy project at Club Mulwala in the Riverina region of New South Wales will mean lower electricity bills for the club and cooler customers. [Read more…]
A Permafrost Mercury Time Bomb?
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As if there weren’t enough concerns regarding the potential impacts of climate change, a new one has been added to the steadily growing list – the release of mercury from melting permafrost in the Northern Hemisphere. [Read more…]
QLD, NSW And Victoria Facing Major Electricity Price Rises : Report
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Lack of significant Government intervention in the gas market could lead to households in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria facing hefty electricity bill increases says the McKell Institute. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – February 2018
While January was accompanied by school and public holidays, this certainly didn’t stop Australians from pursuing their goals of reducing electricity bills through solar power. [Read more…]
Solar Powered Microgrid For South Australian Produce Market
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In yet another big renewables announcement for SA, the South Australian Produce Market in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will soon be home to a microgrid featuring solar and battery storage. [Read more…]
South Australian Pride In Renewable Energy
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A recent poll indicates the majority of South Australians are proud of the state’s wind and solar power achievements – and they want other states to follow SA’s lead. [Read more…]
50,000 SA Homes To Get Solar Panels + Tesla Powerwall 2
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Tesla’s Elon Musk | Image via Facebook
The South Australian Government has again teamed up with Tesla, this time to install 5kW solar power systems, Powerwall 2 batteries and smart meters on 50,000 homes – at no cost to households – as the next step in its Energy Plan. [Read more…]
Solar + Storage Projects Proposed For Wee Waa And Gunnedah
Even more big solar may be on its way in New South Wales – Overland Sun Farming has submitted proposals for major solar farms near the towns of Gunnedah and Wee Waa. [Read more…]
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