The Aussie surfing facilities riding the wave of renewable energy sources
Melbourne is known for many things: its art, its music, its sport and its cultural scene. But one area where it has never been able to quite match it with rival Sydney has been the surfing scene. While Sydney boasts glorious surfing beaches on its own coastline and short distances to the north and south, […]
Global takeup of renewables to see a 50 per cent expansion
The world is acting on climate science and the threat of carbon emissions to the environment, seeing nations shift their focus towards renewables. The takeup of solar power is expected to see a 50 per cent global rise in the adoption of renewables, but wind and hydropower projects are also being constructed at a rapid […]
India pushing public sector companies to embrace renewable energy
India’s move away from fossil fuels has taken another significant step forward with its government ordering its public sector companies to buy renewables. The Asian nation is one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels – along with China – with almost 75 per cent of the country’s power coming from coal. India is also […]
Tesla’s solar roof proves cheaper than a new roof
Tesla has officially launched its third version of its solar roof tile, made specifically for residential use. CEO Elon Musk said in a media conference that the company will begin installations in the next few weeks, with some installations already kicking off. It hopes to increase production up to 1,000 new roofs every week. What […]
UK delivers solar-powered train in major boost for renewable rail travel
Solar-powered trains are set to become a reality with a United Kingdom rail line launching a section of track in Hampshire that is being powered by the sun. UK’s Network Rail launched the solar-powered line near Aldershot in Hampshire in August on the Wessex line, under a scheme which is powered by an array of […]
Lower-income families to be given solar subsidies under State Government plan
Queensland residents living in public housing will be given access to more affordable solar energy, under an initiative being rolled out by the State Government. The Palaszczuk Labor Government has announced a trial for residents living in the city of Logan, just south of the capital Brisbane, to be able to purchase solar power at […]
Aussie families turning to solar and battery solutions to reduce electricity bills
The takeup of solar and battery solutions is soaring in Australia as families look for ways to reduce their energy bills. Over 50,000 Australian households have already installed solar batteries and that figure is expected to reach 450,000 by 2020. This comes as families try to find ways to make their budgets stretch. Cost of […]
China announces space project to send energy back to Earth
Space was famously described as the final frontier in the science fiction classic Star Trek. Now, there are bold plans for solar panels to go where no renewable energy source has gone before, with China announcing plans to send panels into space. China is developing plans to launch an entire solar energy plant closer to […]
ACT officially powered by 100 per cent renewable energy – still relies on non-renewables. Why?
Australia’s national capital and its surrounds now invest in enough renewable energy to account for 100 per cent of its energy consumption. The milestone was announced in October, but the ACT is still drawing power from coal and gas power stations. Confused? It is because while the ACT has invested in enough renewable energy to […]
Australia’s path to generate 200% of energy requirements from renewables by 2050
Australia is well on the course to run completely off renewable electricity by 2050, producing a potentially massive green export energy by the year 2050. Noted by experts, this claim comes from a report that says scientists working under the Australian-German Energy Transition Hub have observed several opportunities in decarbonisation for the future decades. The […]
