New South Wales’ Lake Macquarie City Council is the latest local government to give solar powered rubbish bins a whirl. [Read more…]
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South Australia’s Kerta Solar Farm Energised
As large-scale solar power plants go, Kerta Solar Farm is a little ‘un – but it has a very interesting feature. [Read more…]
City Of Sydney’s Net Zero Energy Buildings Push
New applications for several types of commercial developments will need to demonstrate net-zero energy use from 2026 in the City of Sydney local government area. [Read more…]
Fuel Efficiency Standards For Australia Finally?
The Albanese Government is taking a crack at implementing vehicle fuel efficiency standards, which could help boost EV availability, affordability and uptake in Australia. [Read more…]
Unwanted Australian Solar Panels Powering Communities In Africa
Pre-loved solar panels from Australia that may have otherwise ended up in landfill are generating clean electricity in African villages. [Read more…]
Solar For Strata Properties: 3 Easy Steps
Do you own a strata property and want solar power?
Then you’ve probably hit a giant roadblock: although you own the property, you probably don’t own the roof. And that’s a problem if you want to put panels on some of that roof.
Well, I have some good news for strata property owners. Installing solar on that shared roof could be easier than you think. [Read more…]
Queen Victoria Market Powers Up More Solar Panels
The huge rooftop of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is again being put to good use – harvesting more solar energy and slashing the popular venue’s emissions and electricity bills. [Read more…]
“Earth’s Black Box” Development Application Lodged
A proposed solar powered “black box” project in Tasmania will record humanity’s progress – or lack thereof – on addressing the climate crisis should it get the green light from West Coast Council. [Read more…]
Another Step Forward For Geurie Solar Farm
New South Wales’ Western Regional Planning Panel has given its blessing – with conditions – to the development of a small solar farm incorporating battery storage in the Dubbo Regional Council area. [Read more…]
Free Solar Panel Recycling For Greater Bendigo
Residents of Greater Bendigo who have solar panels they wish to dispose of are now able to do so for free. [Read more…]
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