One of the three “consumer harm hotzones” identified in the Consumer Action Law Centre’s latest report is unfortunately the retail solar power industry. [Read more…]
The National Energy Guarantee’s NEGative Impact On Jobs And Health
New economic modelling from Ernst and Young (EY) indicates 20,000 potential jobs could be forfeited under the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG), while Doctors for the Environment Australia has warned about potential health implications. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Black Rock Solar Project Under Way
Construction has commenced on the Black Rock Solar Project, the first of six PV projects for Victoria’s Barwon Water. [Read more…]
Energy Storage Safety A Major Concern For Australians
A report published today states Australia has the potential to lead the world in large-scale and home energy storage systems if public uncertainty can be addressed. [Read more…]
Closing Liddell Power Station Could Save More Than $1.3 Billion
A new report states shuttering the ageing coal-fired Liddell Power Station on schedule and replacing it with a “clean energy package” would not only slash emissions, but save a truckload of cash. [Read more…]
Source : Drinking Water From Air With Solar Power
Source is a completely off-grid, solar powered and self-contained device that creates drinking water from sunlight and air. [Read more…]
Construction Starts On Lismore’s Floating Solar Farm
A 99kW floating solar array at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in New South Wales will provide 12% of the facility’s energy requirements. [Read more…]
Australia Shuns Powering Past Coal Alliance
20 countries have joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance launched earlier today at the COP23 talks in Germany. Australia isn’t one of them. [Read more…]
Western Australian Solar Installer Donates System To Local Charity
It’s always great to see Australian solar installation companies supporting the communities that help support them. [Read more…]
CEC Recommends Home Battery Storage Grants For Queensland
Among its policy priority recommendations ahead of Queensland’s election, the Clean Energy Council has suggested a small battery grants scheme and other actions to support energy storage be implemented in the state. [Read more…]
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