Image: Western Power
After 20 years of service in what were probably at times pretty harsh conditions, the solar panels and batteries at Western Power’s communications tower at Mount Frankland needed replacing . It wasn’t an easy task. [Read more…]
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Esperance Farms To Go Off-Grid With Solar + Storage And Generators
Image: Horizon Power
Fourteen remote farms in Western Australia’s Esperance region will soon be ditching electricity supplied via conventional powerlines for solar energy based micro power systems (MPS) from Horizon Power. [Read more…]
Yarranlea Solar Farm Construction Update
Better late than never – construction of Risen Energy’s 100MW (AC) Yarranlea Solar Farm west of Toowoomba in Queensland is moving along. [Read more…]
NSW Labor Pledges Solar Rebate For 500,000 Households
Image: Michael Daley
NSW Labor likely had the Liberals in a flap on the weekend with the announcement of a generous solar rebate should it win the upcoming state election. [Read more…]
Is ARENA Wasting Your Money On Useless Consultant Reports?
If you are in a hurry, the summary of this post is: ‘In my humble opinion: Yes’.
I recently wrote about Labor’s Hydrogen Plan announcement where they referred to a report by ACIL Allen Consultants saying Australia’s hydrogen exports could be over $3 billion a year by 2030. In my previous article I explained why this is extremely unlikely.
This article is going to be 2,000 words dedicated to me complaining. Specifically about why I consider the consultant report titled “Opportunites For Australia From Hydrogen Exports” worse than useless and why I think ARENA — Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency — wasted your money paying for it. [Read more…]
WA’s Future Battery Industry Strategy Launched
WA Premier Mark McGowan says the battery industry offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Western Australia. [Read more…]
40% Of Victoria’s Coal Power Out Of Action During Heatwave While Solar Soldiers On
Solar Power Proves Far More Reliable Than Coal Power During Record Breaking Heatwave
As I’m sure you’re aware, South Australia and the eastern states were hit by a short but intense heatwave last week. In Adelaide temperatures hit 46.6 degrees on Thursday. A sweaty record. It was almost unbearable. Or at least I think it was unbearable. I’m not sure because I passed out at about 10 in the morning and didn’t regain consciousness until after nightfall. [Read more…]
ClearVue’s Solar Glass Approaches Prime Time
ClearVue Solar Glass | Image: Vicinity Centres
ClearVue has installed its solar PV glass at a shopping centre in Western Australia, converting an atrium’s windows into clean power generators. [Read more…]
Core Scores NT Lithium Mining Lease
South Australian headquartered Core Lithium says it is on its way to becoming the first lithium producer in the Northern Territory. [Read more…]
Geopolitical Consequences Of The Transition To Renewables
A recently published report states a new energy age will reshape relations between states and regions around the world. This presents dangers and opportunities for Australia. [Read more…]
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