The best place for solar panels is on your roof. Despite this, over one-third of our solar electricity comes from large-scale solar farms. Their construction can involve land clearing that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Â These emissions aren’t good, but they are trivial next to those from fossil fuel generation.
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Energy Vault Battery System Tapped For Australian Solar Farm
A Switzerland headquartered company has been chosen to provide a big battery system for a proposed solar farm in Victoria.
[Continue reading…]The Opposition’s Astounding Hypocrisy On Electricity Prices
As news of more major power price hikes reverberated around the nation, the vultures Opposition were ready to feed pounce. That’s politics, but it’s the hypocrisy of it all that really stinks.
[Continue reading…]Federal Budget 2022-23 And Renewable Energy
Last night’s Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers saw the Albanese Government make good on renewable energy election commitments – and put the sword to Angus Taylor’s energy abomination.
[Continue reading…]Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ Super Solar Savings
Northern Beaches Council is reaping significant financial benefits from a focus on energy efficiency and renewables for its operations.
[Continue reading…]VIC Libs Pledge To Pause Electric Vehicle Tax
Victoria’s unpopular EV tax will take a back seat for a bit if the Liberals/Nationals emerge victorious in next month’s state election.
[Continue reading…]Russia Continues To Wreak Havoc On Ukrainian Renewables
Tough times continue in Ukraine for just about everyone and everything – including the nation’s renewable energy sector.
[Continue reading…]Thinking About A Home Battery? Better Think About Where.
The Australian Standard for home battery installations is quite strict about where solar batteries can and can’t go.
[Continue reading…]Australia To Sign Global Methane Pledge
After the Morrison Government failed to do so at COP26 last year, the Albanese Government has signalled its intention to sign on to the Global Methane Pledge.
[Continue reading…]Home Solar Power Outside Peak Sun Hours
How much power can a solar system crank well outside of the “golden hours” for PV electricity generation? Here’s an example.
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