A recent survey indicates strong opposition in Australia to gas fracking, and majority support for expanding renewable energy with battery storage over expanding gas-fired power generation generally. [Read more…]
About Michael BlochMichael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.
The Solar Power Legacy Of Pope Francis
Among the decisions Pope Francis will be remembered for is his as-yet unrealised vision of powering Vatican City entirely with solar energy. [Read more…]
Narrabri Community Battery Project Short-Circuited By Council U-Turn
A mockup of the Narrabri Community Battery
New South Wales’ Narrabri Shire Council has put signing a crucial agreement for the installation of a community battery on the backburner, threatening the project. [Read more…]
The True Cost Of $999 Solar + Battery Deals Revealed
Just $999 for a fully installed 10 kW solar panel and 10 kWh battery system in Victoria? If only it were so – the real cost is much, much more. [Read more…]
UQ Researchers Set New “Eco-Friendly” Perovskite Solar Cell Record
University of Queensland researchers have broken a world record for lead-free tin halide perovskite (THP) technology, and they are as pleased as punch. [Read more…]
Channel 7’s Anti-EV Beat Up Prompts Council To Cancel Chargers
Plans to install the first public EV charging stations on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast have come to a screeching halt, thanks to a Channel 7 beat up linking Indonesian nickel mining to EVs without evidence. [Read more…]
Solar Manufacturer Fronius Celebrating 80th Anniversary
From modest origins in a small Austrian workshop repairing radios in 1945, Fronius has grown into a solar innovation leader. In 2025, the company celebrates 80 years since it was founded. [Read more…]
Home Batteries By The Beach: Watch For Warranty Exclusions
Sun, surf, sand – and solar batteries. Some home battery manufacturers have warranty exclusions for coastal installations that prospective beachside-dwelling buyers should be aware of; and even Australians living a little further away. [Read more…]
Australia’s Pollinate Group Pumps Up Solar In Nepal & India
Some of the worldās poorest communities are replacing dirty diesel generators and wood-fired stoves with solar water pumps and induction cooktops, thanks to the efforts of Melbourne-headquartered social enterprise Pollinate Group. [Read more…]
The Greens’ Solar For Renters Pledge: A Bridge Too Far?
More stick than carrot could be perceived in the Greens’ proposed Renters Right To Solar pledge. It will be interesting to see how landlords react. [Read more…]
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