Britain’s Swansea University has purchased a bunch of batteries from Australian energy storage manufacturer Redflow. [Read more…]
A Different Earth Hour This Year
While probably not high up on many Australians’ to-do lists at the moment, the nature of Earth Hour means it can go ahead this year – but there will be some changes. [Read more…]
Renewable Energy And Storage As An Essential Service
Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]
Polycrystalline Vs. Monocrystalline Solar Panels
Some solar sales people play up the supposed superiority of monocrystalline over polycrystalline solar panels. But is this justified for most homeowners going solar? Here’s Finn’s view on the issue. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Rebates Go Begging
Uptake of solar panel rebates in Victoria continues to slow, making it a good time for those considering solar or crowded out by the previous rush to take another look. [Read more…]
Sydney’s Sutherland Shire Council’s Carbon Neutrality Motion
The issue of carbon neutrality was on the agenda for last night’s Sutherland Shire Council meeting. [Read more…]
200MW Solar Farm Decision Foiled By Coronavirus
So close, yet so far away – well, perhaps not. A decision on approval for a solar farm + battery storage facility in Victoria’s north has been put on the backburner due to COVID-19.
——
UPDATE March 25: Loddon Shire Council informs us “the application has been approved under delegation”. It was approved today.
——
8 Reasons Why Right Now Is A Great Time To Go Solar
Australians have been a little distracted lately – and who can blame them? But the distraction is leading to some missing out on the advantages of installing solar panels right now. [Read more…]
CEC Calls For Clean Energy Stimulus Package
Australia’s Clean Energy Council is lobbying federal, state and territory governments to make renewables and energy storage a key part COVID-19 response packages. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Company Facing Charges After Fatal Fall
WorkSafe Victoria announced yesterday a solar business in the state has been charged over the death of an employee in 2018. [Read more…]
Currently Raging Debates: