A developer is taking yet another crack at getting approval for solar farm near a town in Victoria, but the local council still isn’t on board. [Read more…]
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Geelong’s Energy Future – Without Gas
Geelong’s energy future was discussed at a sold-out event last week, convened in response to plans for more gas infrastructure in the city. [Read more…]
Strathbogie Shire Votes For Climate Emergency Declaration
Victoria’s Strathbogie Shire Council endorsed a Notice of Motion to declare a climate emergency at its meeting on Tuesday. [Read more…]
Powershop Pinged For Alleged Solar Discrimination
Meridian Energy subsidiary Powershop has coughed up $300,000 in penalties for allegedly discriminating against Victorian solar households under its Kogan Energy brand. [Read more…]
Inflexible Fossil Fuels: Why Starting And Stopping Coal & Gas Power Costs Big Bucks
A power station control room. Starting up one of these things is not trivial or cheap.
Coal power is gradually being driven out of business by renewables. It simply can’t compete on price. Most people know coal and gas power stations have to pay for fuel while sunshine and wind are free, but not many know how much it costs to start and stop fossil fuel generators. [Read more…]
South Australia’s Billion Dollar Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal
The South Australian and Federal Governments have inked a $1.08 billion agreement that the pair say will drive down emissions and energy costs. [Read more…]
Movement At The Station – Morwell Solar Farm
The public notification period for a solar farm incorporating battery storage on the outskirts of the Victorian coal town of Morwell recently kicked off. [Read more…]
Melbourne Market’s Massive Solar Power Upgrade
Melbourne Market in Epping is set for a big bump up in solar power capacity, with the market community and produce to also get better protection from the elements. [Read more…]
Slabs For Surplus Solar Energy: VB Solar Exchange
The curiosity of solar power system owners partial to Victoria Bitter beer may be piqued by a new promotion launched by the brewer. [Read more…]
Adding More Home Solar Power To The Grid: AEMC Draft Determination
The Australian Energy Market Commission has released its draft determination on how to integrate more small-scale solar power systems, support home battery uptake and address solar energy “traffic jams” in the grid. [Read more…]
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