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Labor Pledges “Solar Banks” And Community Batteries

Powering Australia Plan - solar and batteries

Among Labor’s renewables related commitments are initiatives to make solar power accessible to some of the many Australians currently missing out. [Read more…]

Major Karratha Rooftop Solar And Battery Project Awarded

Karratha Leisureplex solar energy project

The City Of Karratha has chosen its preferred tenderer for a big rooftop solar power and battery installation at Karratha Leisureplex. [Read more…]

Morrison Government Gas Plan For Australia “A Disaster”

Morrison Government gas plan

While COP26 is still clearly visible in its rear view mirror, the Morrison Government has already “set fire” to the agreement it made at the conference says the Climate Council. [Read more…]

Another Award For Allume Energy’s SolShare

Allume Energy - SolShare

A Melbourne company providing solar power access to Australians previously missing out was among the winners of this year’s Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. [Read more…]

WA’s Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund Launched

Solar energy - schools in Western Australia

Western Australia’s McGowan Government has officially launched a fund for installing solar panels, batteries and virtual power plants at public schools across the State. [Read more…]

Solar Panels On A Flat Roof? Consider East-West Tilts

To maximise the solar energy generated over a year, the perfect roof to install solar panels on in Australia is large, north-facing and inclined at an angle close to the location’s latitude.

Panels mounted parallel to this perfect roof will be optimised for annual energy yield, and in most parts of Australia, should seldom need cleaning. Thanks to their angle, rain will slide off, cleaning as it goes.

Flat roofs are not ideal for solar. [Read more…]

Shoalhaven Solar Farm Nears Prime Time

Shoalhaven solar farm

It won’t be long before a community-driven solar farm project on the New South Wales South Coast will be helping to power buildings in Sydney. [Read more…]

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…]

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