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Solar Power Again Most Favoured Energy Source In Australia

Solar energy popularity in Australia

The Climate of the Nation 2022 report reveals solar power is (again) the most preferred energy source among Australians. And coal power was (again) towards the bottom of the pack.

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Spectacular Solar Installations: Road Trip Discoveries

Road trip solar sightings

Having recently completed a road trip through SA, VIC and NSW, I have come to two conclusions… there are still some workers out there installing less than first-rate solar power systems, you never take as many photos as you should. In any case, I have a few pictures which should make more than a passing […]

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Tenpin Bowling Australia Racking Up Solar Panels

Tenpin bowling and solar power

Organisations across Australia face being bowled over by the increasing cost of electricity. But a new sponsorship deal for Tenpin Bowling Australia will help ease some bowling centres’ power price pain.

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Solar Owners: Shop Around For The Best Electricity Plan

Comparing electricity plans for solar owners

Here’s an example of what can happen if owners of solar power systems don’t find the best electricity plan for their situation.

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WA Braces For Summer Peak Electricity Demand

Summer electricity demand in Western Australia

Households in Perth and Peel are being encouraged to use electricity wisely during peak demand periods over the coming summer months.

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Life In The Fast(er) Lane For NSW EV Owners Continues

NSW transit lanes and electric vehicles

Another little bonus for EV owners in New South Wales is to remain for a while – being able to drive their electric cars solo in transit lanes.

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Adelaide’s SMRF A Waste Award Winner

Southern Region Waste Resource Authority (SRWRA) - Adelaide

Adelaide’s Southern Materials Recovery Facility (SMRF) has scooped up the “Outstanding Facility Award” at this year’s national Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards. But it’s not just the handling of waste that makes the overall site outstanding.

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Norfolk Island: Power Trouble In Paradise

Norfolk Island electricity generation

The Australian Federal Government has stepped in to give the folks on Norfolk Island some relief from their diesel-based electricity generation cost woes.

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South Australia Reaches 70% Renewables

SA renewable energy vs. fossil fuels

In 2007, less than 1% of South Australia’s electricity came from renewable sources.  An army of trolls claimed it was impossible for intermittent renewables to power more than 20% of SA’s grid.

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Ballarat Net Zero Emissions Plan Adopted

Ballarat Net Zero emissions

In Victoria, City of Ballarat Councillors have signed off on an ambitious plan that includes an aspirational community-wide target of reaching net zero emissions in the municipality by 2030.

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