Geelong’s energy future was discussed at a sold-out event last week, convened in response to plans for more gas infrastructure in the city.
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Dynamic Solar Exports Are The Future – And A Good Thing
SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock weighs in on dynamic (aka flexible) solar exports, which he believes are the future for home solar power in Australia – and around the world.
[Continue reading…]Strathbogie Shire Votes For Climate Emergency Declaration
Victoria’s Strathbogie Shire Council endorsed a Notice of Motion to declare a climate emergency at its meeting on Tuesday.
[Continue reading…]Victoria’s Electric Car Tax “Worst EV Policy in the World”
Dozens of companies and organisations have put their names to an open letter to Victorian Parliament encouraging a vote against an electric vehicle tax in the state.
[Continue reading…]IEA: Big Emissions Jump In 2021, Courtesy Of Coal Power
The economic recovery from COVID is currently anything but sustainable says the International Energy Agency, as it is being driven in part by a resurgence in coal power.
[Continue reading…]Deakin Renewable Energy Microgrid Officially Opened
The $23 million Deakin Renewable Energy Microgrid at Deakin University’s Geelong Waurn Ponds campus was officially opened yesterday.
[Continue reading…]Powershop Pinged For Alleged Solar Discrimination
Meridian Energy subsidiary Powershop has coughed up $300,000 in penalties for allegedly discriminating against Victorian solar households under its Kogan Energy brand.
[Continue reading…]Ingenuity On Mars – The Little Solar Powered Chopper That Could
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed humanity’s first powered, controlled flight on another planet last night.
[Continue reading…]ClearVue Solar Glass Greenhouse Officially Opened
A high-tech greenhouse comprised mainly of solar glass generating electricity to help run it was officially opened yesterday in Western Australia.
[Continue reading…]Inflexible Fossil Fuels: Why Starting And Stopping Coal & Gas Power Costs Big Bucks
Coal power is gradually being driven out of business by renewables. It simply can’t compete on price. Most people know coal and gas power stations have to pay for fuel while sunshine and wind are free, but not many know how much it costs to start and stop fossil fuel generators.
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