As news of more major power price hikes reverberated around the nation, the vultures Opposition were ready to feed pounce. That’s politics, but it’s the hypocrisy of it all that really stinks. [Read more…]
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Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ Super Solar Savings
Northern Beaches Council is reaping significant financial benefits from a focus on energy efficiency and renewables for its operations. [Read more…]
VIC Libs Pledge To Pause Electric Vehicle Tax
Victoria’s unpopular EV tax will take a back seat for a bit if the Liberals/Nationals emerge victorious in next month’s state election. [Read more…]
Bird Proofing Solar Panels: Lessons Learnt From Bitter Experience
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Image Credit: “a rat with wings smashing a solar panel, in the style of Banksy” DALL-E & Finn Peacock
Protecting Your Solar From Sky Rats and Other Feral Disasters
I recall the days installing solar panels on a petrol station roof and the distinct feeling we were being watched. [Read more…]
Ramsay Health Care Reaches Solar Energy Milestone
The Australian operations of a global healthcare provider’s solar power efforts to date have led to an impressive milestone, but some confusion on units of measurement. [Read more…]
Revealed: The Pioneers Of Australian Solar Energy
This article celebrates some of the events and people who pioneered the modern solar energy revolution in Australia over the past 80 years. Without these pioneers, Australia would not be the world leader in residential solar that it is today. [Read more…]
Another Solar Myth Busted: No, Solar Panels Do Not Warm The Planet
Recently, I’ve noticed a number of solar myths coming back to haunt the comments section of this blog. Here’s the latest one:
“Those black solar panels actually heat the planet by increasing the amount of energy the earth absorbs from the sun? Ha! You never thought of that did you!”
MidCoast Council Cranking On Renewables
NSW’s MidCoast Council has signed a contract to power all its small water and sewer sites with 100 per cent renewable energy – and will save a bunch of bucks. [Read more…]
Prepare For Even More Electricity Price Hikes
It’s October and Australia’s wholesale electricity price crisis has entered its sixth month. Massive retail electricity price hikes in the eastern states are becoming more likely (from July 2023). These could exceed 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.
This post is a quick update on the current situation, followed by a short whinge. [Read more…]
Oberon Council Endorses Renewable Energy Action Plan
Solar panels are on the cards for a bunch of Oberon Council assets – with battery storage to perhaps follow down the track. [Read more…]
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