Coal power’s demise and the 10-year anniversary of the Fukushima disaster in Japan have put the nuclear energy debate in Australia in the spotlight again.
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Angus, About The Yallourn Power Station Reliability Thing
Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor was quick to try and set folks on edge after the announcement Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station will be retired in mid-2028.
[Continue reading…]Regulator Expects Another Huge Year For Solar In Australia
The Clean Energy Regulator’s latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report reaffirms what a successful year it was for renewable energy in Australia in 2020 – and more of the same is expected this year.
[Continue reading…]Australian Energy Businesses Fork Out Millions In Penalties
The mid-year compliance and enforcement update from the Australian Energy Regulator reveals energy businesses paid $4.38 million in penalties between July and December last year.
[Continue reading…]SuniTAFE Scores Digital Farmhand
It’s not clear if the Victorian Government’s grant covered the purchase of the solar model, but SuniTAFE has acquired an Australian designed and produced agricultural robot called The Digital Farmhand.
[Continue reading…]Victorian EPA Coal Licence Review “Fail”
After spending more than 3 years reviewing operating conditions for coal power plants, Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is finally done – and its decisions have been found lacking.
[Continue reading…]Shalom College Solar Farm Officially Opened
Solar installer GEM Energy has another big commercial solar and storage project in the spotlight; this one at a secondary school in Bundaberg, Queensland.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power In Tasmania: How To Triumph Despite Higher Prices & Lower Output
If you are lucky enough to live in Tasmania, I have some bad news: Using solar panels to get low bills is more challenging than on the mainland. But I also bring good news:
[Continue reading…]Victoria’s Solar For Business Program Rebate Details Announced
Eligible small businesses in Victoria will be able to apply for the state’s new Solar for Business Program rebate from May – and there will also soon be bonuses available for upgrading to energy efficient equipment.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – March 2021
What were Australians wanting when considering buying a solar power system last month? Find out in the latest auSSII report.
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