Some solar installers in Victoria are very frustrated with delays in application processing for the state’s rebate. It’s costing them time and money, and it’s not a great situation for their customers either. [Read more…]
City Of Greater Geelong Celebrates Year Of 100% Renewables
City of Greater Geelong is reaping the benefits of switching to 100% renewables-based electricity for all its operations. [Read more…]
What’s Up With Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project?
There’s been a recent update in relation to a proposed huge clean power project for north-west Victoria. [Read more…]
ACCC Looking Into Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is encouraging feedback on ways to reduce fire and safety risks relating to lithium-ion batteries; including those used in solar energy storage applications. [Read more…]
Big Batteries, Power Price Rise Relief And Australian Solar Silicon
Between the Capacity Investment Scheme getting legs, planned actions to rein in electricity price rises and the prospect of a thriving local solar manufacturing industry, there’s been a bit happening on Australia’s energy front the past few days. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]
Solar’s Up For Surfing WA
Sun, surf, sand and solar power – Surfing WA’s new multi-million-dollar facility at Trigg Beach has it all (plus a battery). [Read more…]
Walpole Mini Pumped Hydro Microgrid Project Excitement Builds
Completion of a renewables powered pumped-hydro microgrid project is being eagerly anticipated by the residents of Walpole in Western Australia. [Read more…]
Australians Back National Home Battery Subsidy
A recent national survey has indicated the vast majority of Australians believe the Federal Government should help make installing household battery storage more affordable. [Read more…]
Cairns Regional Council Inks Clean Power Deal
Cairns Regional Council has taken another big step towards meeting its commitment to all the organisation’s electricity being sourced from renewables. [Read more…]
Sutherland Court Serving Up Solar Powered Justice
Sydney’s Sutherland Courthouse is cranking and storing clean electricity to help power its operations. It’s among a bunch of courthouses in NSW now doing so and there should be more to come. [Read more…]
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