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French Driverless EV Manufacturer To Set Up Shop In Adelaide

September 15, 2017 2017-09-15T05:54:22 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Navya ARMA - autonomous electric shuttle

South Australia’s copped some flack for its passion for wind energy, solar power and battery storage, but its renewables focus is attracting interest from high-tech companies such as France’s Navya, which produces autonomous electric vehicles.

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Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre Going Solar

September 14, 2017 2017-09-14T07:43:37 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

Solar panels for Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre - Western Australia

Western Australia’s Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) is about to get greener and cheaper to run after City of Mandurah councillors voted on Tuesday to install solar panels on the building.

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Will It Be A Clean Or Coal Energy Target?

September 14, 2017 2017-09-14T06:20:26 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

The Clean Energy Target (CET) appears to be at risk of becoming somewhat of a Coal Energy Target – and the CEC has expressed serious concern.

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Craig Kelly: AGL Speaks With Forked Tongue On Liddell Power Station

September 13, 2017 2017-09-13T08:09:59 by Michael Bloch 2 Comments

Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has accused AGL of being deceitful with regard to the Liddell Power Station stoush. Pot, meet kettle?

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Greener Government Buildings Funding For Victorian Health Services

September 13, 2017 2017-09-13T06:11:04 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

solar panels for Victorian health services

$26 million in funding will be made available through the Greener Government Buildings program for solar power installations and energy efficiency upgrades at hospitals and regional health services in Victoria.

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Conserving Hot Water Gives A Better Return Than Any Diverter, Relay, Or Heat Pump Hot Water System

September 12, 2017 2017-09-12T12:24:50 by Ronald Brakels 25 Comments

I’ve been writing a lot about hot water lately and how to use the energy of the sun to get it. In fact, I’ve been concentrating on it so much I’ve neglected my other duties and gotten into hot water as a result. Mind you, this may have all been part of my cunning plan, […]

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Bundaberg Regional Council Saving Big Bucks With Solar Power

September 12, 2017 2017-09-12T08:12:24 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

solar electricity savings - Bundaberg, Queensland

The use of solar power has been so successful for Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council, solar panels have become virtually mandatory on any new infrastructure and building upgrades where practical.

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Flinders Uni Unveils World Solar Challenge Entry

September 12, 2017 2017-09-12T06:11:14 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Flinders University’s first solar car entry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Investigator III, was unveiled yesterday – and the pressure is on to have the vehicle ready for next month’s race.

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Sustainable House Day On Sunday, September 17

September 11, 2017 2017-09-11T07:45:48 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for energy efficiency ideas for your current home or a new build, check out some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show on Sustainable House Day this Sunday.

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