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Idiots Insisting “Over 20% Renewables Is Impossible” Go Into Hiding. Won’t Be Missed.

April 8, 2020 2025-01-02T10:14:25 by 8 Comments
20 per cent renewable energy

A few years ago it was common to hear “Grids Can’t Handle More Than 20% Renewables”. South Australia (among others) would beg to differ.

I was talking to Finn on Sunday — electronically because computer viruses are less of a threat than biological ones these days — and I mentioned South Australia was producing much more electricity from renewables than it was consuming and that the surplus was being exported to Victoria.  There’s nothing unusual about this, especially on weekends, but it prompted Finn to ask… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Solar and the Environment

One Kilowatt Of Solar Makes Electric Cars Greener Than Hybrids

March 16, 2020 2024-10-02T10:50:38 by 15 Comments
Electric cars beat hybrids on emissions

Electric cars beat hybrids on emissions thanks to additional rooftop solar power

Pop Quiz:  Which results in greater CO2 per kilometre?  An all electric car (EV) or a fuel efficient hybrid?

Answer:  An electric car charged from the Australian grid will result in around twice the emissions per kilometre driven. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Electric Vehicles

100% Renewables Is Hard – But 96% Is Easy Says Windlab’s David Osmond

March 4, 2020 2020-03-04T06:12:34 by 10 Comments
96% Renewable Energy In Australia

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…]

Filed Under: Economics Of Solar

Solar Panels With Water Channels: Good For Roof Slopes Under 10 Degrees

February 10, 2020 2020-02-10T11:44:33 by 16 Comments
Solar panel water channels

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…]

Filed Under: Solar Panels

SolarQuotes’ New Retail Electricity Plan Comparison Tool Can Save You Money — It Let Me Afford Pizza

January 27, 2020 2026-04-02T19:32:54 by 50 Comments
Electricity plan comparison tool

Introducing Solarquotes New Retail Electricity Plan Comparison Tool:  It Will Pay For Pizza!

I’m paying way too much for electricity.  It’s driving me broke!  Financially I was doing okay until I told everyone I’d buy them pizza and it end up costing me $90.  How can pizza cost $90?  It’s dough, tomato sauce, ham, pineapple, and maybe some corn if you’re Japanese.  How can that be $90?  We only had four of them! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Electricity Prices

AEMC Report — Electricity Prices To Fall Thanks To Renewable Energy

January 20, 2020 2024-01-25T09:59:57 by 24 Comments
Wind energy and solar power - AEMC

Electricity Prices To Fall Thanks To Wind And Solar Power — But Not In WA!

If you don’t live in Western Australia I have good news.  A report released on December the 9th by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) says electricity prices will fall in all states except WA.

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Filed Under: Electricity Prices

2019 In Review — A Great Year If You Ignore Climate Disasters (Just Like Our Prime Minister)

December 30, 2019 2024-01-25T07:20:04 by 37 Comments

Australia 2019 - year in review

If you’re willing to overlook a couple of major climate disasters, Australia has been doing great this year.  We’re on fire! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Solar Policy

AEMC Releases Residential Electricity Price Trends Report 

December 9, 2019 2019-12-09T07:03:00 by 1 Comment

AEMC electricity price trends

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) thinks cheaper electricity bills are on the cards for many Australians over the next few years, largely thanks to the impact of renewable energy. But your mileage may vary. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

The “Solar Rebate” Is Not Ending: Don’t Be Fooled By Misleading Ads

November 29, 2019 2024-06-05T13:49:11 by 12 Comments
Australia's solar rebate is not ending

The “solar rebate” does not end this year. In fact rooftop solar power may be cheaper early next year.

DON’T PANIC!  Despite attempts by dodgy advertisers1 to convince you otherwise, the “solar rebate” isn’t ending any time soon.  Renewable energy certificates (called STCs) will still be lowering the cost of rooftop solar for years to come.  To be precise, for another 11 years, 1 month, and 2 days. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Economics Of Solar

Climate Council 2019 Renewable Energy Scorecard Preview

November 25, 2019 2019-11-25T10:29:09 by 2 Comments

Climate Council Renewable Energy Scorecard 2019

The Climate Council’s latest renewable energy scorecard will be released this morning. Here’s a look at some of the facts and figures that will be included in the report. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News
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