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APPEA Spruiking Carbon Capture And Storage (Again)

Carbon capture and storage

APPEA says if the world can fast-track and scale up carbon capture and storage (CCS) development, it will lead to net zero emissions faster. Of course it would (say that). [Read more…]

BHP Boosts Offtake From Merredin Solar Farm

Merredin Solar Farm

A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) between Risen Energy and BHP has been expanded for BHP’s Nickel West operations. [Read more…]

Town Of Port Hedland Looks To Solar Power

Port Hedland, Western Australia

Western Australia’s Town of Port Hedland (council) looks set to jump on the solar energy bandwagon, with 2.6MW of projects on the cards. [Read more…]

Victorian Solar For Business Rebate Update

Victorian business solar rebate

Solar Victoria seems pretty pleased with response to its Solar for Business rebate (subsidy) program. [Read more…]

Can A Home Battery On A Time-Of-Use Tariff Pay For Itself Yet?

Home Battery - Time-Of-Use Electricity Tariff

If you have a home battery, a time-of-use tariff can save you money. 

How much depends on…

  • Battery Capability:  This includes usable storage capacity, power output, and flexibility.
  • Location:  Time-of-use tariffs vary greatly from state to state.  To a lesser degree, they can vary within states.
  • Electricity consumption habits and solar electricity production
  • Whether or not you are part of a VPP (Virtual Power Plant) that allows a time-of-use tariff.

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Clean Energy Council Compliance Activity Update

CEC solar installer compliance

The CEC has provided a snapshot of  its Solar Accreditation Scheme related compliance activity between the beginning of July last year and the end of June this year. [Read more…]

More Solar Hosting Capacity For Broome

Solar power hosting capacity in Broome

Imagine wanting to go solar and not being able to install panels because the local electricity network can’t handle it. That’s a scenario Broome residents have been living with for years. [Read more…]

WA Non-Profits Score Solar Power Systems From Synergy

Community Solar Fund

Synergy has announced its 2021 Community Solar Fund recipients. And the winners are… [Read more…]

WA’s First Regional Climate Alliances Named

WA regional climate alliances

A McGowan government program encouraging regional local governments in Western Australia to partner up on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has kicked off. [Read more…]

More Solar Panels For City Of South Perth

City of South Perth solar installations

Four more City of South Perth council buildings have had solar panels installed, helping to further slash Council’s emissions and providing significant savings on energy costs. [Read more…]

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