While it’s still just under a month before voters in Western Australia go to the polls, here’s some of what WA Labor, Liberals, Nationals and Greens have committed to at this point in terms of renewable energy, electric vehicles and climate change. [Read more…]
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New Solar Panels For International Space Station
While the International Space Station’s solar arrays are still working pretty well, they are showing their age and NASA will start on an upgrade this year. [Read more…]
Large-Scale Battery Project For Newcastle’s North-West
Edify Energy has announced a development application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for a large battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the north-western suburb of Mayfield West. [Read more…]
Check Out This 120 kW, 200 kWh Off-Grid Factory In Mackay, QLD
Ten years ago, a “couple of sparkies” from the Riverina headed north and set up an electrical services business in Mackay, Queensland, catering to the mining industry.
Today, Jason Sharam (managing director) and Peter Shaw (CEO) run an electrical services business with a very noticeable difference: they now have what is probably close to unique – an off-grid solar-powered manufacturing facility with “100% renewable” as its goal. [Read more…]
Tamworth Solar Farm Gets Development Consent
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has given a conditional thumbs-up for a large scale solar power and battery storage project approximately 25 kilometres west of Tamworth. [Read more…]
Senator Sam McMahon Still Backing Nuclear Power For NT

Senators Sam McMahon And Matt Canavan
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…]
Will Biden Build Back Better (And Greener)?

Image: Joe Biden via Facebook
Given it looks like Trump has been fired from the USA’s top job, what does President-elect Joe Biden’s “build back better” approach hold in terms of renewable energy and addressing climate change? [Read more…]
IKEA Adelaide’s Solar + Storage Microgrid Project Progressing

Artist’s impression of IKEA Adelaide solar + storage installation
The first solar panels have been lifted on to the rooftop of IKEA’s retail outlet in Adelaide as part of a major solar power + battery storage microgrid project at the site. [Read more…]
Low Emissions Technology Statement: Roadmap Reactions
Australia’s Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor released the Morrison Government’s First Low Emissions Technology Statement yesterday – and what wasn’t in it was as controversial as some of what is. [Read more…]
Does It Make Sense To Build Electric Cars In Australia?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how ACE-EV plans to open a factory and produce tens of thousands of electric vehicles per year in Adelaide.
I’m hoping it will happen because I was impressed when I took their electric cargo van for a spin.
Currently Raging Debates: