Arnott’s Group has inked a deal with CleanPeak Energy that will see the iconic biscuit maker’s manufacturing facility in Sydney transition to 100% renewable energy for its electricity needs.
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Victorian Labor Promises Neighbourhood Battery Blitz
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday pledged to spend a bunch of bucks on neighbourhood batteries if Labor is returned to power. He also revealed his own rooftop solar status.
[Continue reading…]Help! My Vintage Solar Inverter Has Finally Failed
If you are reading this because you have a failed ‘vintage’ inverter, you probably bought your solar power system ten or more years ago. In which case…
[Continue reading…]Crookwell Water Plant Gets PV Power Boost
NSW’s Upper Lachlan Shire Council (ULSC) has jumped into solar power with the installation of a ground-mount system at the Crookwell water treatment plant.
[Continue reading…]Sydney Council Helping Local Business Battle Power Price Pain
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council is going above and beyond the 3Rs (roads, rates and rubbish); seeking to connect local businesses to cheaper, cleaner renewables-based electricity.
[Continue reading…]Inverter Manufacturers Hit Back On QLD Emergency Backstop
Several major solar inverter manufacturers have expressed their concerns over Queensland’s plans to introduce a very blunt tool to manage some new solar and battery systems remotely.
[Continue reading…]Surf Coast Shire Microgrid Project Progress
Victoria’s Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging Torquay and Lorne residents to have their say on potential renewables-based microgrids.
[Continue reading…]The Juice Media Take On Woodside, Er, WA Government
The Juice Media team are back, this time with a video tackling the controversial Burrup Hub oil/gas project in Western Australia. Funny, disturbing, brutal and definitely NSFW.
[Continue reading…]Callide Coal Plant Crap Out Investigators Appointed
Independent investigators have been appointed to delve into the recent Callide Power Station faceplant.
[Continue reading…]If Renewables Are So Cheap, Why Is South Australian Electricity So Expensive?
Recently I wrote about South Australia going from zero to 70% renewable energy generation in 16 years, resulting in: reduced greenhouse gas emissions improved air quality lower electricity prices than we’d have without those renewables But – although our electricity prices would be much higher without renewable energy, electricity prices – overall – have still […]
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