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Cities Power Partnership 2021 Climate Awards Winners Announced

Cities Power Partnership 2021 Awards

Australia’s largest local government climate network recognised outstanding council-led initiatives from across the country yesterday in the fourth annual Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards. [Read more…]

City Of Newcastle Celebrating Solar Energy Success

City of Newcastle - solar energy

City Of Newcastle’s solar farm started cranking clean electricity two years ago, and Council has continued to install panels across its assets since. [Read more…]

Clive Palmer’s Proposed Coal Power Station May Be Called In

Clive Palmer - coal power

Queensland’s Planning Minister says he wants to ensure sure the community have their say on Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal power station. [Read more…]

Giving Back To The Community: Tilbuster Solar Farm

Tilbuster solar farm

Developers of a proposed large-scale solar development in New South Wales’ Armidale region will be giving back to the local community in a big way should the project go ahead. [Read more…]

NSW “Sunset On Solar” Panel Recycling Project

Solar panel recycling - NSW

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) member councils are undertaking a project to divert solar panels from local landfills. [Read more…]

Electric Cars Vs Petrol Cars: How Much Can You Save?

The next new car you buy should be electric. 

I’m serious about this.  I’m willing to include fuel-efficient hybrids in my advice for now, but anyone who’s not in the habit of chucking laps around the Strzelecki Desert should consider an all-electric car next time they’re looking to buy a new vehicle or a pricey second hand one. [Read more…]

Home Solar Power In Australia – Cost Per Kilowatt-Hour

Small scale solar costs per kilowatt hour

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s goal for large-scale solar energy generation costs in Australia had me wondering – what does solar electricity cost per kilowatt hour from a small-scale PV system? [Read more…]

Smart Solar Powered Security And Shark Safety Solutions

Solar powered security cameras

This Australian company is doing some interesting stuff on the security and beach safety scene by combining cameras and AI with solar power. [Read more…]

More Cash For Brisbane Clubs To Go Solar

Brisbane clubs - solar energy

More clubs in the Brisbane City Council local government area will have solar panels installed under its Resilient Clubs Support Program. [Read more…]

Wind Power Supports More Solar Energy In VIC’s Golden Plains

Solar panels - Golden Plains Shire

A bunch of community buildings in Victoria’s Golden Plains Shire now have solar panels thanks to a local wind farm. [Read more…]

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