Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model. [Read more…]
Solar Powered Rover Sees 5,000th Martian Dawn
Image: NASA
For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far. [Read more…]
Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia
Image: via CEC
The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake. [Read more…]
Solar Power At Sea – Offshore Solar Farm Project Commences
A really, really, big potential platform for solar panels? | Image : Kantasimo
Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another. [Read more…]
Hyperloop For Queensland A “Ludicrous Pipe Dream”
Image: Hyperloop One
Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1. [Read more…]
Enphase And Panasonic Partner On AC Solar Panels
A partnership between Enphase Energy and Panasonic will see Enphase’s IQ 7X Micro microinverter combined with Panasonic HIT solar modules. [Read more…]
Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed
Energy Brix Power Station circa 2008 | Image: Marcus Wong Wongm, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious. [Read more…]
Gas Lamps And Electric Cars: Dr. Alan Finkel
Image: Left – Public Domain | Right – Blomst
Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr. Alan Finkel has defended electric vehicles and taken on the naysayers, saying that instead of focusing on the current challenges, we should look at the potential of EVs. [Read more…]
SA Government Announces Site Of New State-Owned Power Plant
Image: Google Earth
The Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant will become the new permanent home for South Australia’s so far barely used turbine generators. [Read more…]
State Supported Solar Capacity In New York Grows More Than 1,000%
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced last week NYSERDA-supported solar power capacity in the state increased more than 1,000 percent from December 2011 to December 2017. [Read more…]
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