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
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.
[Continue reading…]Solar Foods’ Solein: The Future Of Food?
Forget Soylent Green. In the not-too-distant future we may be chowing down on food not directly derived from plants or animals, and made with renewable energy.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Prices: October 2022 Update
Just one Australian state dropped below a dollar a watt on average for fully installed solar systems during September 2022 – and it wasn’t WA.
[Continue reading…]I’ve Calculated CO2 Emissions From Solar Farm Land Clearing: It’s Bugger All.
The best place for solar panels is on your roof. Despite this, over one-third of our solar electricity comes from large-scale solar farms. Their construction can involve land clearing that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These emissions aren’t good, but they are trivial next to those from fossil fuel generation.
[Continue reading…]Energy Vault Battery System Tapped For Australian Solar Farm
A Switzerland headquartered company has been chosen to provide a big battery system for a proposed solar farm in Victoria.
[Continue reading…]The Opposition’s Astounding Hypocrisy On Electricity Prices
As news of more major power price hikes reverberated around the nation, the vultures Opposition were ready to feed pounce. That’s politics, but it’s the hypocrisy of it all that really stinks.
[Continue reading…]Federal Budget 2022-23 And Renewable Energy
Last night’s Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers saw the Albanese Government make good on renewable energy election commitments – and put the sword to Angus Taylor’s energy abomination.
[Continue reading…]Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ Super Solar Savings
Northern Beaches Council is reaping significant financial benefits from a focus on energy efficiency and renewables for its operations.
[Continue reading…]VIC Libs Pledge To Pause Electric Vehicle Tax
Victoria’s unpopular EV tax will take a back seat for a bit if the Liberals/Nationals emerge victorious in next month’s state election.
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