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The 2019 All-Energy Conference In Melbourne — A Quick Overview

October 28, 2019 2025-06-04T14:49:17 by Ronald Brakels 27 Comments

I just got back from the 2019 All Energy Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne.1 While there I also snuck across to the the Energy Efficiency Expo next door. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll write a few articles on what I learned, but for now I’ll just go over some highlights and show some […]

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Surf’s Up – With Renewable Energy

October 28, 2019 2024-10-03T10:53:05 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

An inland surf park in the UK powered by renewable energy opened on the weekend – and there’s also one in Australia not far behind.

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SolarQuotes Innovation Making Australian Solar Installers ‘Appy

October 28, 2019 2019-10-28T05:14:00 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

An app recently released by SolarQuotes has received very positive feedback from SQ’s installer clients that have started using it.

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46,000 Victorian Solar Power Installations Since Solar Homes Launch

October 25, 2019 2019-10-31T07:09:19 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government is claiming major success with its Solar Homes program – particularly on the PV side of things.

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A Look At The Irish Hints To How AEMO Might Manage Australia’s Renewables Transition

October 24, 2019 2019-10-24T09:32:58 by Richard Chirgwin 4 Comments

Transitioning Australia to more renewable energy

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is trying to understand what might be what it calls the “upper limits” of wind and solar energy deployment into the Australian grid. In a report published this week, it has presented the first stage of its Renewable Integration Study.

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Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Decline, But…

October 24, 2019 2025-01-02T08:59:27 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

A bit of good news. A report released this morning indicates Australia’s carbon emissions will decline over the next few years thanks to wind and solar energy. Beyond that is another matter.

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5MW Solar Farm In Coal Country Nears Prime Time

October 24, 2019 2024-05-15T14:33:16 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Work will soon be completed on a 5MW solar farm in Lovedale, near Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.

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EVs In The NT – Discussion Paper Released

October 23, 2019 2019-10-23T07:19:56 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

The Northern Territory Government is delving into the potential opportunities, benefits and challenges of supporting electric vehicle uptake in the Territory.

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City Of Sydney Council Signs Major Renewable Electricity Deal

October 23, 2019 2019-10-23T05:57:33 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

City Of Sydney announced yesterday it had sealed a $60 million deal that will see all Council’s electricity supplied from wind and solar energy sources from July next year.

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