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…]
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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…]
AlphaESS Battery: A Warranty Struggle of Odyssean Proportions
Your shiny new solar power system has been installed. You can’t get the smile off your face as you show friends and family and smugly tell them about all the environmental benefits and the huge savings you’ll be making by providing your own electricity for years to come. [Read more…]
Greens To Support “Dutton-Proofed” Labor Climate Bill
Australian Greens Leader Adam Bandt says his party will now support Labor’s Climate Change Bill 2022 in the House of Representatives and the Senate. [Read more…]
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