The NSW Government’s Empowering Homes scheme that offers interest-free loans for battery and solar-battery systems launched on Friday as a pilot program. [Read more…]
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Central Highlands Water Installing Solar For Sustainability – And Savings
Victoria’s Central Highlands Water is increasing its use of solar energy – and its new PV project is thanks in part to people power. [Read more…]
The Best Way To Heat Your Water – Solar PV Or Solar Thermal?
From flat plate thermal systems to heat pumps and solar PV diverters, in this video Finn takes a look at your solar hot water options. [Read more…]
SA’s First Electric Garbage Truck Doing The Rounds
What’s said to be South Australia’s first zero-emissions electric-powered kerbside garbage and recycling collection truck went into service in Adelaide last week. [Read more…]
IKEA To Sell Solar Power Systems In Australia
It won’t be long before Australians will be able to buy a solar power system along with their flat-pack furniture at IKEA. [Read more…]
Daintree Microgrid Project Feasibility Study “On Track”
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Image via Warren Entsch MP
A feasibility study for a proposed solar-based microgrid project in Queensland’s Daintree region will be completed and delivered on time says Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. [Read more…]
Has Chief Scientist Alan Finkel Got It Wrong On Hydrogen And Natural Gas?
On Wednesday last week Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel, gave a talk on Australia’s energy future at the National Press Club. While there’s no doubt Australia’s Chief Scientist is a smart cookie, I think a couple of predictions he made are fairly obviously wrong. [Read more…]
Solar Panels With Water Channels: Good For Roof Slopes Under 10 Degrees
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Under 10 degrees tilt? Try groovy solar panels made by Winaico (and others).
It’s really bucketing down here in Queensland right now. I’m relieved because until this evening there was a remote but real possibility of everything going all orange and wavy and really hot. I have friends coming over from Taiwan and I’d be most dreadfully embarrassed if all we had to offer them was a fine selection of ashes. [Read more…]
Canavan: Renewables The “Dole Bludgers” Of Energy
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Image: Senator Matt Canavan via Facebook
Senator Matt Canavan is ramping up his pro-coal power message for North Queensland, and has made an interesting comment about renewables. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Cash For Stockland
Australian property developer Stockland has sourced $75 million in finance from the CEFC for further energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. [Read more…]
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