Dozens of organisations have backed a proposed plan calling on the Federal and State Governments to stimulate Australia’s economy with energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations for low-income housing.
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Australia The Lucky Country For Home Solar Power
There’s been some buzz about Tesla slashing the prices of its home solar offerings in the USA. The reduction still makes going solar in Australia look like an absolute bargain.
[Continue reading…]Big-ish Battery For Remote NT Community
A large battery energy storage system to be installed at Titjikala in the Northern Territory is expected to pay for itself within 5 years.
[Continue reading…]Australian 2020 Energy Storage Capacity Forecast
Research firm Wood Mackenzie predicts Australia’s cumulative energy storage capacity will reach 2.7 GWh this year.
[Continue reading…]Telstra Closes In On Carbon Neutrality
A new project involving solar power is about to help take Telstra to the point of carbon neutrality – but it’s not in Australia.
[Continue reading…]Battery Performance Standard Submitted To Standards Australia
DNV GL has announced a draft standard developed by the Australian Battery Performance Standard (ABPS) project has been submitted to Standards Australia for review.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panels May Help Power Geelong Refinery
Viva Energy’s oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria could be turned into an “energy hub” incorporating solar + storage – but also more fossil fuels.
[Continue reading…]Woolworths Unveils 100th Supermarket Solar Installation
Woolworths have added a very corporate touch to its latest PV installation – solar panels arranged in the shape of the company’s logo.
[Continue reading…]Solar Powered Smiley Face Speed Signs Improve Driver Behaviour
A trial in the ACT of smiley face road signs powered by the sun appears to have been a success, and will be continued.
[Continue reading…]New Solar Carport Design Allows 72 Panels To Be Installed In One Day
This is cool: PVDynamics in South Australia has come up with a fast, low-labour way to put solar panel roofs on outdoor structures such as pergolas and car parks.
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