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…]
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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…]
Daintree Microgrid Project Feasibility Study “On Track”
Image via Warren Entsch MP
A feasibility study for a proposed solar-based microgrid project in Queensland’s Daintree region will be completed and delivered on time says Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. [Read more…]
Has Chief Scientist Alan Finkel Got It Wrong On Hydrogen And Natural Gas?
On Wednesday last week Australia’s Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel, gave a talk on Australia’s energy future at the National Press Club. While there’s no doubt Australia’s Chief Scientist is a smart cookie, I think a couple of predictions he made are fairly obviously wrong. [Read more…]
Solar Panels With Water Channels: Good For Roof Slopes Under 10 Degrees
Under 10 degrees tilt? Try groovy solar panels made by Winaico (and others).
It’s really bucketing down here in Queensland right now. I’m relieved because until this evening there was a remote but real possibility of everything going all orange and wavy and really hot. I have friends coming over from Taiwan and I’d be most dreadfully embarrassed if all we had to offer them was a fine selection of ashes. [Read more…]
Canavan: Renewables The “Dole Bludgers” Of Energy
Image: Senator Matt Canavan via Facebook
Senator Matt Canavan is ramping up his pro-coal power message for North Queensland, and has made an interesting comment about renewables. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Cash For Stockland
Australian property developer Stockland has sourced $75 million in finance from the CEFC for further energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. [Read more…]
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