First Nations and storm-prone regional communities in Queensland can now apply for a helping hand to boost their energy independence and resilience through the Palaszczuk Government’s microgrid pilot fund.
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Good News! 2022 Was The Worst Year Ever For Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2022 is on its final legs and soon to expire. Even though it’s disrespectful to speak ill of the soon-to-be departed, I’m going to come straight out and say — when it came to greenhouse gas emissions — 2022 was the absolute worst.
[Continue reading…]Solar Polysilicon Price Check: Big Drops In December
After some slow easing in polysilicon prices starting in the latter half of this year, December has seen significant further drops for the sought-after material that plays such an important role in the solar power industry.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panels Vs. Summer Scorcher
Things got pretty toasty here in Adelaide on Tuesday. Discover the impact it had on our solar power system’s performance.
[Continue reading…]Lismore’s Solar Car Park Cranking And Charging
Lismore City Council’s Clyde Campbell solar carpark is providing shade for shoppers, generating clean electricity and charging electric vehicles.
[Continue reading…]LG Solar Battery Recall: Desperate Times And Measures
I haven’t seen cash prizes offered in connection with a recall of potentially dangerous products before, but LG Energy Solution has taken that leap for its solar battery recall in Australia.
[Continue reading…]Bundaberg Moves Towards Net Zero by 2030
Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council has endorsed a report in relation to the entire region achieving net zero emissions by the end of the decade – and renewables will of course play a major role.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Prices: December 2022 Update
As Australians raced to buy rooftop solar panels in November 2022, how much were they paying on average for systems? Find out in SolarQuotes’ latest solar price report.
[Continue reading…]Yes, Heat Reduces Solar Panel Output. But Not Enough To Worry About
Solar panel output is hurt by heat. The hotter they are, the lower their efficiency. This seems like a major drawback for something deliberately exposed to the Australian sun. In practice, it’s not something anyone with a solar power system needs to worry about. This is because our hottest days … usually have the most […]
[Continue reading…]EV Powers House: Australia’s V2G Bidirectional Charger Trailblazer
Exclusive! An in-depth look at a pioneering bi-directional EV charger installation in South Australia. V2G is exciting stuff, but some surprising limitations are revealed.
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