Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen will soon be getting another request from a community keen on a neighbourhood battery – Victoria’s City Of Hume.
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Swiss Celebrate Solar Power With New Coin
Continuing a three-part “Energy of the future” series, Switzerland’s Federal Mint is to issue a coin showcasing solar energy this week.
[Continue reading…]Chevron’s WA CCS Caper An Ongoing Cock-Up
Chevron Australia says it’s proud to have the world’s largest operational carbon capture and storage (CCS) system. What it shouldn’t be proud of is the results to date.
[Continue reading…]EnergyAustralia Solar Home Bundle: Free Solar & Battery Comes At High Cost
Energy Australia — the country’s third largest electricity retailer — is offering to install a solar and battery system for no money upfront, provided…
[Continue reading…]VIC Libs Pledge To “Turbo-Charge” Home Solar And Battery Uptake
An elected Liberal/ Nationals Government in Victoria will build on the state’s existing solar power and battery subsidy scheme for owner-occupiers and landlords under its own program – “Power To The People”.
[Continue reading…]Somerset Council To Power Up More Solar Panels
Another Queensland Government grant will help Somerset Regional Council crank even more clean power from atop its buildings.
[Continue reading…]The Future Of Australia’s GreenPower Program
A long-running scheme providing renewable energy to Australian households and businesses via electricity retailers is going to need some nips and tucks.
[Continue reading…]Why Is It Called An Inverter? A Brief History Of Solar Inverters
Over the past 100 years, many electrical and electronic devices have changed our lives and raised our living standards. One of these is the solar inverter – and in particular the grid-tied solar inverter.
[Continue reading…]South Fremantle Solar Farm A Fizzer
After being in the pipeline for years, it’s looking like a proposed urban solar farm in Western Australia’s South Fremantle won’t be going ahead.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panels: Parallel Imports, Support And Warranty
A solar panel brand with an Australian presence should mean expedited warranty claims and support handled locally – but that may not always be the case.
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