Ten years ago, a “couple of sparkies” from the Riverina headed north and set up an electrical services business in Mackay, Queensland, catering to the mining industry.
Today, Jason Sharam (managing director) and Peter Shaw (CEO) run an electrical services business with a very noticeable difference: they now have what is probably close to unique – an off-grid solar-powered manufacturing facility with “100% renewable” as its goal. [Read more…]
Woolworths Group says the company has had its emission reduction targets endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). [Read more…]
Development approval for a proposed small utility-scale solar farm to be built near the town of Gulgong in New South Wales has been denied. [Read more…]
In Victoria, the Colac Community Library and Learning Centre is now reaping the emissions reduction and electricity bill-busting benefits of solar panels. [Read more…]
Renewable energy developer Neoen has been keen to get cracking on community engagement for a new proposed solar power project in New South Wales. [Read more…]
The scoping report has been submitted for a proposed major solar energy facility in New South Wales’ Mid-Western Regional Council local government area. [Read more…]
Image: Inner West Council
Sydney’s Inner West Council is aiming to increase solar installations on residential, commercial, industrial and community buildings within its boundaries in a very big way. [Read more…]
Image source: Western Power
Eligible solar households in the Perth suburb of Ellenbrook have been invited to take part in a community battery storage project, an extension of Synergy and Western Power’s first PowerBank trial. [Read more…]
When I came to Australia from the UK in 2002, I was struck by how rare double storey houses were over here. Fast forward 18 years and, as medium density living becomes the new norm in the suburbs, double storey houses are popping up everywhere.
Horsham Town Hall is now reaping the benefits of solar energy, with more solar panel installations for Horsham Rural City Council assets on the way. [Read more…]
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