Image: Mount Alexander Shire Council
Old meets new – the Market Building in Castlemaine will have solar panels installed this month, with the blessing of Heritage Victoria.
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South Australia’s Electricity Has Always Been Expensive
In South Australia we pay a lot for electricity.
If you feel the need to respond to that statement by saying, “Well, whoop-de-doo! We pay a lot for electricity in Newcastle,” I will understand. All Australians pay too much for household electricity. This is true whether you look at historical prices or at countries you’d expect us to be similar to such as the United States or Canada. [Read more…]
Small Business Commercial Solar With A 3 Year Payback – A Real World Case Study
Can commercial solar power for small business really slash overheads and pay for itself in 3 years? A real-world example.
A few days ago I wrote an article on commercial solar for small businesses but I was worried it may have been a little abstract. I mentioned this to Finn, my boss1, and he said people might:
- not believe that they can get a 3 year payback on a small business solar system – it seems too good to be true
- appreciate something a little more hands on
.. and suggested I do a case study. [Read more…]
Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed
Energy Brix Power Station circa 2008 | Image: Marcus Wong Wongm, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious. [Read more…]
Commercial Solar For Small Businesses Can Pay Back In Under 3 Years
Don’t let soaring power bills kill your business – commercial solar can slash your bills.
Business is a kind of miracle where humans put aside their natural desire to screech and fling stuff at each other to work together to achieve common goals. And the most common goal among businesses that are still in business is making money. Unfortunately, focusing on this has led to some undesirable consequences such melting the icecaps.
If our civilization wants to continue as an ongoing concern then we need to make money in a way that doesn’t damage the environment. Fortunately, I know something that can help business both make money and protect the environment and that something is commercial rooftop solar power. [Read more…]
Not All Australian Solar Quotes Are Created Equal
Just as there are fantastic, good, average and terrible solar power system installers, the same can be said for Australian solar quotes service providers. [Read more…]
More Solar Power For Club Mulwala
A new solar energy project at Club Mulwala in the Riverina region of New South Wales will mean lower electricity bills for the club and cooler customers. [Read more…]
SA Plan For New Private Generator Using Solar Panels On Roofs And Tesla Powerwalls Is Virtually Brilliant!
But is is a good idea?
Yesterday I was surprised by the South Australian Government announcing a plan to put solar panels on the roofs of 50,000 or more homes along with a Telsa Powerwall 2 and smart meter. The goal is to have them work together to create a virtual power station with 250 megawatts of solar panels and battery storage that can provide 250 megawatts of power over two and a half hours. [Read more…]
South Australia’s New Diesel Generators Ready To Rumble — But Probably Won’t
A General Electric TM2500 turbine generator yesterday. Or possibly earlier.
In order to improve the probability of South Australia making it through the summer without one or more blackouts, the state government has leased, with an eye to buy, 9 mobile General Electric TM2500 turbine generators. [Read more…]
Solar + Storage Projects Proposed For Wee Waa And Gunnedah
Even more big solar may be on its way in New South Wales – Overland Sun Farming has submitted proposals for major solar farms near the towns of Gunnedah and Wee Waa. [Read more…]
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