Seven out of ten local governments in New South Wales’ largest coal-producing area, the Hunter Region, are now part of the Cities Power Partnership.
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Wanted: Geelong Solar Power System Owners
City of Greater Geelong is inviting local solar power system owners to join a pilot project it says will help maximise solar electricity self-consumption.
[Continue reading…]Revealed: How SA’s Grid Will Accommodate The Relentless Uptake Of Rooftop Solar
The most interesting presentation at this year’s Smart Energy virtual conference was only 9 minutes long and by Future Networks engineer, Cathryn McDonald.
[Continue reading…]2020 Smart Energy Virtual Conference: A Review
I just flew back from a virtual conference and, boy, are my virtual arms tired. I attended the 2020 Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition by sitting at my desk — a huge improvement over hauling my arse and other body components to Melbourne as I normally do.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Pepsico Commits To 100% Renewable Electricity
US-headquartered multinational food, snack and beverage goliath Pepsico has committed to 100% renewable electricity across its entire operations globally by 2040.
[Continue reading…]More Solar For Western Australia’s Derby
WA Premier Mark McGowan yesterday announced further details of a multi-million-dollar package that will provide a solar energy boost for the Kimberley region town of Derby.
[Continue reading…]Nillumbik Solar Farm Update
The tender has been awarded for a proposed solar facility to be built at an old landfill site in Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire Council area.
[Continue reading…]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.
[Continue reading…]Ingenious Self-Closing Vents Make Ducted Air-Conditioning More Solar Friendly
An asthma attack following a child’s night-time popcorn mishap set Adelaide engineer Dean McGurgan wondering why, in his ducted-aircon-equipped home, he even copped smoke exposure all the way from the kitchen to the bedroom. And that set him on a development project he reckons could save money for others with ducted air-conditioning.
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