What’s known as the “Finkel Review” was released on Friday, a document touted as a blueprint to optimise Australia’s ailing National Electricity Market (NEM).
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Australian “Sun Tax” Suggestion Rebellion Begins
A sure-fire way to rile Australian solar power system owners is to mention anything that even remotely resembles a “sun tax”. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) just did and the response has been quick.
[Continue reading…]Massive Energy Price Hike In The ACT – Rest Of Australia To Follow?
Uncertainty surrounding national energy policy has been blamed for a huge energy price hike in the ACT. This isn’t just bad news for those in Canberra – it’s perhaps a sign of things to come elsewhere in Australia.
[Continue reading…]Australians Want More Government Focus On Renewable Energy: Poll
Poll results just released indicate an overwhelming majority of Australians want to see a greater government focus on renewable energy, even if it costs more.
[Continue reading…]Solar Powers Carbon Dioxide To Fuel Conversion
In another example of how solar power could help address the mess created by fossil fuel use, researchers have unveiled a new process for the solar-driven electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide into fuel components.
[Continue reading…]Tasmania Energy Efficiency Loans Scheme Gets $10 Million Boost
Funding for interest-free loans through the TEELS scheme has been doubled after significant interest from Tasmanians wanting to purchase solar power systems.
[Continue reading…]Renault EV Batteries To Get Second Life In Solar Battery Systems
Renault and Powervault in the UK have announced a partnership whereby Renault electric vehicle batteries will be re-used for home energy storage units, reducing the cost of a Powervault smart battery unit by 30%.
[Continue reading…]Beware of Blended Payback: Solar Pays For Itself But Batteries Don’t Yet.
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[Continue reading…]Electricity Metering Rule Changes Could Boost Solar Battery Uptake
Implementation of rule changes in December concerning electricity meters may accelerate the uptake of home battery systems across Australia.
[Continue reading…]Bellingen Shire Council Adding More Solar Energy Capacity
From bins to building rooftops, Bellingen Shire Council has been getting into solar power in various ways – with more to come.
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