While probably not high up on many Australians’ to-do lists at the moment, the nature of Earth Hour means it can go ahead this year – but there will be some changes.
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Renewable Energy And Storage As An Essential Service
Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council.
[Continue reading…]Polycrystalline Vs. Monocrystalline Solar Panels
Some solar sales people play up the supposed superiority of monocrystalline over polycrystalline solar panels. But is this justified for most homeowners going solar? Here’s Finn’s view on the issue.
[Continue reading…]Victorian Solar Rebates Go Begging
Uptake of solar panel rebates in Victoria continues to slow, making it a good time for those considering solar or crowded out by the previous rush to take another look.
[Continue reading…]Sydney’s Sutherland Shire Council’s Carbon Neutrality Motion
The issue of carbon neutrality was on the agenda for last night’s Sutherland Shire Council meeting.
[Continue reading…]200MW Solar Farm Decision Foiled By Coronavirus
So close, yet so far away – well, perhaps not. A decision on approval for a solar farm + battery storage facility in Victoria’s north has been put on the backburner due to COVID-19. —— UPDATE March 25: Loddon Shire Council informs us “the application has been approved under delegation”. It was approved today. ——
[Continue reading…]How The Financial Stimulus Can Help Your Solar Business
On March 12th, in response to the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus and bushfires, the Australian Government announced a $17.6 billion economic stimulus. Then, at some point in the last week, they must have spoken to someone in the Treasury who actually knows what’s going on, because they then increased it by an order […]
[Continue reading…]8 Reasons Why Right Now Is A Great Time To Go Solar
Australians have been a little distracted lately – and who can blame them? But the distraction is leading to some missing out on the advantages of installing solar panels right now.
[Continue reading…]CEC Calls For Clean Energy Stimulus Package
Australia’s Clean Energy Council is lobbying federal, state and territory governments to make renewables and energy storage a key part COVID-19 response packages.
[Continue reading…]A View From The UK: Consumer-Friendly Services Vital To Reach Net-Zero
I’m often wary when I hear someone say “regulation is getting in the way of innovation”, because it’s so often led to disastrous deregulation of things that matter – public safety, building regulation, product safety and the like.
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