New polling indicates 69% of South Australian voters support a transition to 100% renewables-based electricity in the state by 2030. Even One Nation supporters seem pretty keen on the idea. [Read more…]
Pumped Hydro Storage: An Underwriting New Generation Standout
Goat Hill Project | Image: Altura Group
Pumped hydro storage projects made up half of the projects shortlisted under the Morrison Government’s Underwriting New Generation Investments program. [Read more…]
More Large-Scale Solar For Far North Queensland – Atherton Solar Farm
An application for a solar farm near Tolga in Queensland is currently in its public notification phase. [Read more…]
Australia’s Solar Waste Problem “Underestimated”
Good quality solar panels will last decades. The problem is not all solar panels installed in Australia have been of good quality. [Read more…]
Australia’s Pumped Hydro Prospects “Destroy” Wind And Solar Arguments
Research out of ANU indicates pumped hydro storage projects already on the board are “more than enough to back up the grid”. [Read more…]
Applications For Synergy’s 2019 Community Solar Fund Close Soon
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Community groups in Western Australia only have until Sunday, March 31 to lodge their applications for Synergy’s 2019 round of its Community Solar Fund. [Read more…]
Geelong Council Heading For Half A Megawatt Of Solar Power
Installation of a couple of solar power systems this and next month will help take City of Greater Geelong (Council) over the 500kW total capacity mark. [Read more…]
Solar To Help Power Gold Coast Seaway’s Sand Bypass System
Image: Gold Coast Water Authority
A 100-kilowatt solar power system will soon be installed for the Sand Bypass System at The Spit on Queensland’s Gold Coast. [Read more…]
Proposed Baringhup Solar Farm Hits A Snag
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Mount Alexander Shire Council will request the involvement of Victoria’s Minister for Planning in determining a planning permit application for the proposed Baringhup Solar Farm. [Read more…]
Greens Court Small Business With Energy Savings Policy
The Greens yesterday launched a six- point plan the party says will assist small business in slashing power bills, improving energy efficiency and switching to clean energy. [Read more…]
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