An innovative solar power and “water battery” system at University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland has proven to be a winner for USC – and the environment. [Read more…]
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Renewables Now 60% Of South Australian Electricity Generation
The 21st century has brought radical change to South Australian electricity generation. Eighteen years ago SA had the least renewable energy in the country thanks to hydroelectricity being a tough sell in a location as dry as a Sao biscuit and twice as flat. [Read more…]
Pressure Turned Up On Coles To Commit To 100% Renewables
Close to three-quarters of Australian shoppers want Coles to switch to 100% renewable electricity according to results from a new poll. [Read more…]
First Solar Panels Installed – WA Smart Energy for Social Housing Plan
Ten rooftop solar systems have been installed on public housing properties in Western Australia – and there should be hundreds more to follow. [Read more…]
Check Out This 120 kW, 200 kWh Off-Grid Factory In Mackay, QLD
Ten years ago, a “couple of sparkies” from the Riverina headed north and set up an electrical services business in Mackay, Queensland, catering to the mining industry.
Today, Jason Sharam (managing director) and Peter Shaw (CEO) run an electrical services business with a very noticeable difference: they now have what is probably close to unique – an off-grid solar-powered manufacturing facility with “100% renewable” as its goal. [Read more…]
SMA Kicking Sustainability And Solar Business Goals
While it’s been a tough year for German solar inverter manufacturer SMA – as it has been for many other companies – it’s also been a rewarding one. [Read more…]
La Trobe University’s Solar Panel Rollout Continues
Construction of new solar carports at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus has kicked off, part of a project to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for all campuses. [Read more…]
Click Energy: Best Feed-in Tariffs But Not Always Best Deal
Click Energy provides high feed-in tariffs — If your inverter is 5kW or less.
If you:
- want a high solar feed-in tariff.
- have a solar inverter 5 kilowatts or less.
- have low grid electricity consumption
…then Click Energy may be the best choice of electricity retailer to minimize your electricity bills (or maximize credit received). [Read more…]
Solar Panels, Hail Storms And STCs
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Owners of solar power systems that were damaged by recent hail storms in south-east Queensland may not be able to claim the “solar rebate” again on replaced solar panels says the Clean Energy Regulator. [Read more…]
Health Coalition Calls For Greater Commitment To Climate Change Action
Imagine if climate change was addressed with the same energy, urgency and resources as tackling COVID-19. That’s what a collective of Australian health care organisations want to see happen. [Read more…]
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