Western Australia’s McGowan Government is earmarking close to $60 million to boost uptake of electric cars and other zero emission vehicles, but will lump EV drivers with a tax further along the road. [Read more…]
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More Renewable Energy For Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island, home of the world-famous quokka, will soon host more wind and solar power – and utility-scale battery storage is to be added. [Read more…]
Rising Electricity Prices: It’s Time To Go Solar
Higher retail electricity prices will add to household hip-pocket pain, but make installing solar panels an even more attractive prospect. [Read more…]
Fake Tesla Lithium Announcement Catches Out Unwary Investors
It turns out you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet – and not just some of the stuff Elon Musk actually says. [Read more…]
Solar Power Shines In Adelaide’s CBD
This pretty impressive solar panel installation recently popped up in the heart of Adelaide, on the rooftop of jewellery company Shiels’ headquarters. [Read more…]
Feed-in Tariffs & Electricity Prices Likely To Rise In 2022. Here’s Why.
Wholesale electricity prices increased across most of Australia this financial year. Retail electricity prices should soon follow. [Read more…]
Dynamic Operating Envelopes Recommendations Published
A working group comprised of various energy and consumer bodies has released a report on the role of Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs) in Australia’s future power system. [Read more…]
Is Solar Still Worth It – If You Are Single?
I’m So Lonely! Will Solar Panels Fill The Aching Void In My Heart? And Do I Have To Pay Them Folding Money?
If you ask me,
“Hey Ronald, should I get solar power?”
My answer will be, [Read more…]
Kalbarri Microgrid Launched, Local School To Join VPP Pilot
It’s all happening in Western Australia’s Kalbarri, where Australia’s largest connected microgrid is (finally) officially launched and the local high school has been chosen to join a Virtual Power Plant initiative. [Read more…]
Rio Tinto/BHP Jump On Board Battery-Electric Trains
More major Australian iron ore producers have recently signed on the dotted line for delivery of battery electric locomotives. [Read more…]
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