“More than ever solar makes sense.” These were the words uttered by Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) boss John Grimes to reporters this week, reacting to the storm created by the NSW Auditor General’s report on the state’s disastrous solar bonus scheme. And his words were like an oasis in the desert of recriminations for […]
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Will Port Augusta Point the Way to the Future of Solar Power?
This week’s column will take you into the realms of fantasy (if you’re a talk radio shock jock or anti-renewable pollie). Yes folks we’re treading into the dangerous territory of the concept of solar energy as baseload electricity. For years one of the constant carping criticisms aimed at renewable energy in this country has been […]
[Continue reading…]Tassie comes in from the cold
Vast solar arrays in the middle of our hot baking deserts or mainland cities awash with solar panels are generally considered the most efficient way to soak up the abundant sun for energy in our country. In terms of suitability for solar farms in this wide, brown land of ours, the mind definitely points to […]
[Continue reading…]What Races Like the World Solar Challenge Mean for the Future
All eyes are on the victors and their vehicles as the Japanese solar car from Tokai University cruises over the finish line to take out the 2011 Darwin to Adelaide World Solar Challenge. Much like the Melbourne Cup, the winning teams and owners are interviewed, their conveyances hailed as wonders of the modern age and […]
[Continue reading…]Carbon Tax: Between a Snog and a Hard Place
Unless you’ve taken up residence under a rock somewhere in one of our sun-bleached deserts, you’ll be aware that the House of Representatives successfully passed the government’s controversial carbon legislation earlier this week. The minority Gillard government punted the bills through the Lower House with the support of the Independents to the delight of renewable […]
[Continue reading…]Large-Scale vs Domestic: Where Should the Dosh Go?
The federal government has been accused of dragging its feet on solar energy (and renewable energy in general) in comparison to more dynamic regions such as North Asia, Europe and the United States. Innovative and well-targeted government support in these countries has seen the increased takeup of solar power and a boom in their respective […]
[Continue reading…]Carbon Tax and Government Support – the Other Side of the Coin
Last week we examined the point of view of academic Mark Diesendorf who stated that the much villified carbon tax will probably be insufficient to encourage renewable energy investment in Australia. This week we look at the opposing view and find that overseas renewable energy companies are indeed putting their hands in their pockets to […]
[Continue reading…]What is wrong with this advert?
How do they get away with this!?! Tell us what is very wrong with this advert… Your answers in the comments or on our Facebook page please!
[Continue reading…]Will the Carbon Tax Boost Large-Scale Solar Projects?
The debate over whether or not a carbon tax will be effective has split families, pitched neighbour against neighbour, divided loyalties and torn our nation asunder. Well not exactly, but a real blockbusting start to this week’s column you have to admit! On a serious note, the question many SolarQuotes readers would like answered about […]
[Continue reading…]Clean Energy Council Puts Roadmap in Government’s Solar Glovebox
By Rich Bowden It’s a no-brainer right? Australia is one of the most blessed countries in the world with regard to availability of solar power and solar intensity. We, along with the United States, are considered to have the greatest potential for the exploitation of solar energy in the world. So why has domestic policy […]
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