New South Wales’ Cabonne Council can look forward to much cheaper electricity bills thanks to Resources for Regions funding. [Read more…]
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Update: ACT’s 0% Sustainability Loans Scheme Gets Better & Worse!
Zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 are available to most Canberra households and can be used to purchase a range of energy-saving home improvements and electric vehicles. [Read more…]
ACT Pensioner Rebates For Solar & To Help Ditch Gas: How To Apply
If you’re an ACT pensioner interested in getting solar panels installed; provided you live in your own home, I have good news. To help meet their target of zero net emissions by 2045, the ACT Government is offering a rebate of up to $2,500.
But this isn’t the only good news I have. [Read more…]
Yes, Heat Reduces Solar Panel Output. But Not Enough To Worry About
Solar panel temperature is typically at least 20ºC above ambient temperature.
Solar panel output is hurt by heat. The hotter they are, the lower their efficiency. This seems like a major drawback for something deliberately exposed to the Australian sun. In practice, it’s not something anyone with a solar power system needs to worry about. This is because our hottest days … usually have the most sunshine. [Read more…]
Australian Renewable Energy Storage Target Push Continues
Australia’s Climate Council says $42 billion of private investment and around 100,000 jobs in renewable energy could be created through the implementation of a Renewable Energy Storage Target (REST). [Read more…]
ACT Renewable Energy Innovation Fund Round 3 Kicks Off
Innovation in Canberra’s renewable energy sector is to get another boost under the ACT Government’s Renewable Energy Innovation Fund. [Read more…]
Get Off Gas And Save: Climate Council
New Climate Council analysis indicates Australian households could save up to $1,900 a year by switching from gas to electric appliances. [Read more…]
LG Home Battery Recall A Hot Mess?
There are unsettling aspects to an ongoing recall of certain LG home batteries and battery packs also used by six other brands. Maybe LG will see this article and finally shed some light. [Read more…]
Canadian Solar Launching Home Battery: EP Cube
Canadian Solar’s subsidiary is set to launch a home battery system next week. Details are scant at this stage, but here’s what we know. [Read more…]
Climate Change Act of Australia – Is Today The Day?
Will the Federal Government’s Climate Change Bill have its day in the sun today? Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen hopes so. And what’s with the Albanese Government approving a bunch of new fossil fuel exploration sites recently? [Read more…]
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