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Millions Given To Carbon Capture, Use And Storage Projects

Carbon capture, use and storage funding

On Tuesday, the Morrison Government announced companies getting a share from its $50 million Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) Development Fund. [Read more…]

Slow Cookers & Solar — A Perfect Combination (Free Bonus Recipe!)

Solar power and slow cookers

Winter is coming.   The cold month of June is almost upon us.  In Adelaide where I dwell, winter brings grey skies and decreased solar output.  The cold, dark of the evening arrives early and brings a time for family, fellowship, and food.

Now is the perfect time for me to write about slow cookers and how useful they are for solar households. [Read more…]

Rooftop Solar Continues Assault On Wholesale Electricity Prices

Solar energy and wholesale electricity prices

The Australian Energy Regulator again confirms the role rooftop solar power system owners are playing in in slashing wholesale electricity prices. [Read more…]

Cryptocurrency: What Is SolarCoin?

Cryptocurrencies - SolarCoin

Given the crazy-high level of interest in cryptocurrencies recently, here’s a look at a comparatively low-carbon cryptocurrency that’s been around for quite a while – SolarCoin. [Read more…]

Budget 2021-22: Renewables Pretty Much Ignored

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg - Budget 2021-22

There wasn’t much expected in Budget 2021-22 for tried and tested renewables or electric vehicles, and that’s exactly what Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered. [Read more…]

SA Labor’s Hydrogen Hype: A Second Rate Plan For The First Element

SA Labor Hydrogen Plan

South Australian Labor clearly hope their new Hydrogen Plan can help them win back power in the March 2022 state election.

Will their huffing of hydrogen hype lift them higher than a zeppelin, or will it bomb? [Read more…]

Maitland City Council Votes To Join Power Partnership

Cities Power Partnership - Maitland

NSW’s Maitland City Council’s decision to join the Cities Power Partnership is particularly significant for a couple of reasons. [Read more…]

Yallourn Power Station Closure Inquiry Announced

Yallourn Power Station closure inquiry

Yallourn Power Station | Image via Google

Victoria’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is to delve into the economic impacts of the early closure of Yallourn Power Station. [Read more…]

NGS Super Pledges Carbon Neutral Investment Portfolio

NGS Super carbon neutral target

Australian industry superannuation fund NGS Super announced yesterday it has set a target of 2030 to create a carbon neutral investment portfolio. [Read more…]

Angus, About The Yallourn Power Station Reliability Thing

Angus Taylor - Yallourn Power Station closure

Yallourn image: Marcus Wong

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. [Read more…]

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