Where the bucks are going in 2017/18 for energy – Image: cogdogblog, CC0 (Public Domain)
More than $155 million has been earmarked over the 2017/18 period to go towards securing Victoria’s energy supplies.
Third Phase Of Townsville Solar + Battery Trial
It’s a scientific fact – free batteries make people smile – Image: Ergon Energy
A new phase of an Ergon project in Townsville is trialing new home energy management systems (HEMS) and battery storage, solar panels – and a residential demand tariff.
Interest Free Solar Power System Loans For Tasmanians
A good time to go solar in Tasmania – Image: Tiia Monto , CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
A new State Government scheme in Tasmania is enabling households and small businesses to install solar panels and other energy efficiency related products with the assistance of interest free loans.
Australians Continue To Say Frack Off
Australians Say No To Fracking – Image: Jeremy Buckingham
New polling indicates far more than double the percentage of Australians support moratoriums on the controversial practice of fracking compared to those who oppose them.
Trashpresso – Turning Trash Into Tiles With Solar Power
Mobile plastic waste upcycling – Miniwiz’s Trashpresso
The world’s first mobile plastics and fabric waste recycling plant, powered by solar panels, was recently demonstrated in Shanghai.
Bathurst Art Gallery And Library Going Solar
Going green and saving bucks – Bathurst Regional Council
This month will see the installation of solar panels on Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and City Library, the latest in a series of Council solar projects.
Electricity Market Controls “Back In The Hands Of South Australians”
SA Back In The Driver’s Seat On Electricity (Somewhat) – Image: Wongm, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
The South Australian Government has announced it now has powers over the electricity market not seen since the privatisation of ETSA back in 1999.
Solar Hot Water Subsidies For Victorians
Power Your Hot Shower With Solar – Image: Nicole-Koehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
Households and businesses in Victoria can still take advantage of added incentives for upgrading their gas and electric hot water systems to solar units.
Pollution Impacting Solar Yields In India
Coal giving the final finger to solar power in India? Image: Ville Miettinen, CC BY 2.0
India has taken great strides in boosting its use of renewables, but its efforts in relation to solar energy are being impacted in some parts of the country by heavy air pollution.
Hawaii Hurtles Towards 100% Renewables
A small-scale solar led energy revolution in Hawaii – Image: Hawaiian Electric Companies
26 percent of the electricity used in Hawaii last year came from renewable resources – up from 23 percent in 2015. Hawaii’s impressive energy transformation has been a customer-led revolution.
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