There’s been more progress on ACEN Australia’s huge Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales, with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract now awarded. [Read more…]
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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. [Read more…]
Solar Tops Australian Property Seeker Energy Efficiency Wish-Lists
Energy efficiency has become increasingly important to Australian property seekers says the latest PropTrack Energy Efficient Housing Report – and solar power is the most sought-after feature among those buying, building or renting. [Read more…]
Haystacks Solar Garden Broadens Horizons
A pioneering solar garden initiative in Australia geared towards renters and apartment-dwellers has expanded its potential “gardener” pool to several other states. [Read more…]
Community Solar For South Hobart Tip?
A City of Hobart Councillor wants to see a solar farm established at the local tip site, for the benefit of Council and renters. [Read more…]
Synergy’s Midday Saver Tariff: Home Batteries Can Pay in WA
If you live in Perth, or within a four-hour drive, I have some good news. Synergy has changed its residential time-of-use tariff to 8 cents per kilowatt-hour for grid electricity from 9am to 3pm. They’ve also changed its name to “Midday Saver”. [Read more…]
7-Star NatHERS Rating For (Most) New Homes From Late 2023
Solar panels will become an even more common inclusion on new Australian homes from next year as a result of the re-jiggered National Construction Code (NCC). [Read more…]
“Earth’s Black Box” Development Application Lodged
A proposed solar powered “black box” project in Tasmania will record humanity’s progress – or lack thereof – on addressing the climate crisis should it get the green light from West Coast Council. [Read more…]
July Electricity Price Hikes: Up Everywhere But VIC & ACT — Solar Feed-in Tariffs From +41% To -23%
Most Australians were hit with an electricity price increase in July. The exceptions were the ACT, which had a slight decrease, and Victoria whose electricity prices change now in August. [Read more…]
Maria Island Solar Farm Construction Commences
As far as solar farms go, this one is tiny. But a solar panel and battery system on Tasmania’s Maria Island will play an important role in powering tourism and conservation operations. [Read more…]
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