Imagine if climate change was addressed with the same energy, urgency and resources as tackling COVID-19. That’s what a collective of Australian health care organisations want to see happen. [Read more…]
More Cash For NSW Health Solar Power Program
Thirty-seven health facilities have had solar panels installed under the $5.5 million NSW Health Solar Program – and there’s more cash and installations to come. [Read more…]
Rooftop Solar Export “Tax” Draft Determination Deferred
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) said on Thursday its draft determination on proposed National Electricity Rule (NER) changes impacting rooftop solar and other distributed energy resources will be delayed. [Read more…]
AustralianSuper Joins The Net-Zero Bandwagon
Superannuation fund AustralianSuper announced yesterday it has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for its investment portfolio by 2050, stating that it was in members’ interests to do so. [Read more…]
Sandy Creek Solar Farm Development Application Lodged
BayWa r.e. is keen to build a solar farm near Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales, between the small town of Uranquinty and Kapooka Army Base. [Read more…]
SA’s Proposed Electric Vehicle Road Charge (Tax): Reactions
South Australia’s State Budget 2020-21 promised an ‘adrenalin hit’, but it also contained a hit the state’s electric car owners and potential EV buyers won’t appreciate. [Read more…]
Longi Signs On To EV100 And EP100
Already a member of the RE100, solar manufacturer Longi has now joined the Climate Group’s EV100 and EP100 initiatives. [Read more…]
Senator Sam McMahon Still Backing Nuclear Power For NT
Country Liberal Senator for the Northern Territory Dr. Sam McMahon has clarified her views on renewable energy, but remains steadfast in her support of nuclear power for the NT. [Read more…]
JA Solar Chairman Reportedly Detained
Chinese solar panel manufacturing giant JA Solar’s shares have gone south again. Here’s what triggered the latest drop. [Read more…]
Solar Panels: Handle With Care
Most solar panels installed in Australia have traveled thousands of kilometres from factory to rooftop. The last few dozen metres of that journey can make a difference to a panel’s performance. [Read more…]
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