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New Stand-Alone Power System Trial In Western Australia

Stand alone solar hybrid systems

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WA’s Energy Minister has given the go-ahead for Western Power to proceed with a demonstration project to install stand-alone power systems at up to 60 sites across the state. [Read more…]

The SA Election: Energy Policies Compared

Election 2018 South Australia - Energy Policies

On Saturday the 17th of March South Australians will head to school, church, the RSL, or where ever their local polling booth happens to be to cast their ballot in the state government election.  I’ve already received the piece of colored  paper I’m supposed to bring with me so I can vote.  It’s very different from the good old days in Queensland when the only paper you needed to make your vote count was brown and in the form of a bag full of cash. [Read more…]

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Pledges $5 Million For Solar Power In Niue

Solar panels in Niue

Image: Niue Power Corporation solar array | Source: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern isn’t only popular at home (and here in Australia, particularly with a certain 60 Minutes reporter) – she’s just won a bunch of new fans in Niue with the promise of more solar power. [Read more…]

A Better Solar Feed-In Tariff For Tasmania Soon(ish)?

Solar feed in tariffs in Tasmania

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The Liberals have been returned to power in Tasmania – and the party has previously stated it wants to boost the uptake of small scale solar energy systems in the state. [Read more…]

SA Labor Commits To 75% Renewables By 2025

South Australia renewable energy target

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South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says if Labor is re-elected, it will boost the state’s Renewable Energy Target to 75 per cent by 2025. [Read more…]

Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open Today

Queensland energy efficient appliance rebate

Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model.  [Read more…]

SA Government Announces Site Of New State-Owned Power Plant

Bolivar Power Plant site

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The Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant will become the new permanent home for South Australia’s so far barely used turbine generators. [Read more…]

Kalbarri Microgrid Project Powers Ahead

Kalbarri renewable energy microgrid project

The awarding of a $6.8 million contract for a 100 per cent renewable energy-powered microgrid project for Kalbarri in Western Australia was announced yesterday. [Read more…]

More Big Energy Storage Projects For South Australia

Highbury Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project

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South Australia’s standing as a renewable energy powerhouse will soon be matched by its reputation for energy storage uptake, boosted by news of more major projects announced today. [Read more…]

More Solar Power For Club Mulwala

Club Mulwala - solar power

A new solar energy project at Club Mulwala in the Riverina region of New South Wales will mean lower electricity bills for the club and cooler customers. [Read more…]

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