Australia has seen a decade of explosive growth in renewables, but there’s another big change coming. According to Green Energy Trading chair Ric Brazzale, we’re very close to the peak of new rooftop solar PV.
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The Electric Mini In Australia — Awesome Performance, Lousy Warranty
For two days last week, I managed to get my hands on an Electric Mini Cooper SE. I tried to take it for a spin, but its traction control wouldn’t let me, so the good news is it’s safe to drive. It was also a lot of fun.
[Continue reading…]Freak Hailstorms Hammer SE QLD Solar Owners
Solar panels are generally pretty tough, but there are limits to what they can handle as demonstrated by the aftermath of freak hailstorms on Saturday in parts of South-East Queensland.
[Continue reading…]Cities Power Partnership Awards Winners Announced
Cities Power Partnership announced winners of the 2020 National Climate Awards last Thursday, an event recognising the achievements of councils across Australia for their climate change efforts.
[Continue reading…]WA’s City Of Albany Council To Boost Climate Action
City of Albany has endorsed a Climate Change Action Declaration that includes a commitment to 100% renewable energy (assumed: electricity) by 2030.
[Continue reading…]Bunnings Shoots For 100% Renewable Electricity By 2025
Hardware and homewares giant Bunnings yesterday announced plans to source 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025.
[Continue reading…]Johnson And Morrison – One Telephone Call, Two Emissions Tales
British PM Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison caught up for a telephone chat about emissions reduction. Both sides had somewhat different recollection of the call.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power Remains Australians’ Most Preferred Energy Source
The latest Climate of the Nation report reveals the enduring and increasing popularity of solar energy and a vast majority of Australians wanting coal-fired power stations phased out.
[Continue reading…]Birdwood Solar and Storage Project Progresses
A development application has been conditionally approved by Adelaide Hills Council for a solar farm with battery storage on the outskirts of Birdwood. But the project going ahead is not a done deal.
[Continue reading…]Japan’s PM Pledges Carbon Neutrality By 2050
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says his country will become carbon-neutral by 2050 – and this has implications for Australia.
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