It looks like Queensland’s Douglas Shire Council put its Safer Communities grant money to good use – and solar power features in its purchases. [Read more…]
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AEMO Judgement On SA VPPs: Yes, They Help The Grid And Turn A Profit

The Tesla VPP in South Australia networks thousands of residential Powerwall batteries to work together, support the grid and make money. How did it go in its first 12 months? Pretty good.
South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant isn’t just delivering electricity to consumers in that state – it’s also proven successful at helping the SA grid respond to grid-scale events. And that grid-response is a profitable sideline for the VPP. [Read more…]
CEC Calls For Clean Energy Stimulus Package

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Australia’s Clean Energy Council is lobbying federal, state and territory governments to make renewables and energy storage a key part COVID-19 response packages. [Read more…]
100% Renewables-Based Electricity For Telstra By 2025
Telstra CEO Andrew Penn yesterday announced three new goals for the company relating to carbon emissions reduction and boosting renewable energy use. [Read more…]
100% Renewables Is Hard – But 96% Is Easy Says Windlab’s David Osmond

The road to 96% renewables is relatively cheap and easy. So let’s crack on!
A common delaying tactic of the enemies of our environment is to repeatedly remind us getting to 100% renewables, even for electricity generation, is difficult and expensive.
100% renewable is expensive, says Windlab’s David Osmond – but getting nearly all the way there, 96%, is easy and relatively cheap. [Read more…]
NSW Solar + Battery Scheme Finally Kicks Off – Sort Of
The NSW Government’s Empowering Homes scheme that offers interest-free loans for battery and solar-battery systems launched on Friday as a pilot program. [Read more…]
Central Highlands Water Installing Solar For Sustainability – And Savings
Victoria’s Central Highlands Water is increasing its use of solar energy – and its new PV project is thanks in part to people power. [Read more…]
The Best Way To Heat Your Water – Solar PV Or Solar Thermal?
From flat plate thermal systems to heat pumps and solar PV diverters, in this video Finn takes a look at your solar hot water options. [Read more…]
SA’s First Electric Garbage Truck Doing The Rounds
What’s said to be South Australia’s first zero-emissions electric-powered kerbside garbage and recycling collection truck went into service in Adelaide last week. [Read more…]
IKEA To Sell Solar Power Systems In Australia
It won’t be long before Australians will be able to buy a solar power system along with their flat-pack furniture at IKEA. [Read more…]
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