Can a Tesla electric car cover long distances in Australia when rural travel is a big chunk of the journey? SolarQuotes Founder Finn Peacock found out in this EV field test. [Read more…]
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COP26: Australia Stupid Not To Join Global Methane Pledge
Last week at the COP26 in Glasgow, more than 100 nations took the Global Methane Pledge and committed to reducing emissions of this dangerous greenhouse gas 30% by 2030. It was a shining moment in history as the world’s people came together to act for the common good.
When I say “the people of the world”, I actually don’t mean all of them. [Read more…]
NSW’s Riverina Water Eyes Net Zero Emission By 2030
95% of Riverina Water’s greenhouse gas emissions come from mains electricity – and the utility is looking to solar power and other renewables to address this. [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…]
Wind Power Supports More Solar Energy In VIC’s Golden Plains
A bunch of community buildings in Victoria’s Golden Plains Shire now have solar panels thanks to a local wind farm. [Read more…]
Big Community Battery Proposed For Phillip Island
A proposed community battery energy storage system for Victoria’s Phillip Island has been announced by AusNet Services and Mondo. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Panel Redistribution Initiative Helping Africa
From rooftops in Queensland’s Hervey Bay to communities in Nigeria – how unwanted solar panels from Australia are getting a second life overseas. [Read more…]
Glen Morris And The Community Living Off Grid Since 1974
There’s a community just outside Melbourne in Victoria, Australia that has been living off-grid for decades. It’s home to off-grid solar guru Glen Morris, who shows us around his impressive Smart Energy Lab. [Read more…]
Australian Submarines May Go Nuclear But Our Power Stations Never Will
Australia recently decided to buy nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS pact with the UK and United States.
Assuming it goes ahead, the first sub may be ready around 2040. But while our submarines may have nuclear reactors, our power stations never will. [Read more…]
Mildura Council Driving Emissions Reduction With Renewables And EVs
Victoria’s Mildura Rural City Council has taken delivery of three electric vehicles that will be charged using 100% renewable energy. [Read more…]
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