New Adelaide City Council rebates for shared solar arrays, electric vehicle chargers and energy storage
New Adelaide City Council rebates have been announced for shared solar, electric vehicle chargers and energy storage on multi-storey buildings. From July 1, rebates for shared solar PV will be available to apartments and commercial buildings in the City area. The rebate provides up to $20,000 per site with a maximum of $500 per premises, […]
No faith in coal: Religious leaders declare climate emergency, lobby against Adani coal mine
A group of 154 multi-faith religious leaders is urging the federal government to stop new coal and gas projects, starting with the controversial Adani coal mine. The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is committed to tackling what it calls the “climate emergency”. In a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the leaders declare a […]
Queensland government loses second legal bid to regulate solar farm industry
The Queensland Government has lost a second appeal to amend the state’s Electrical Safety Act 2002 that restricts the handling and mounting of solar panels to qualified electricians only. These Queensland solar farm laws have been seen as a threat to the viability of large scale solar. The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a challenge by […]
Solar powered XXXX beer: Queensland brewery’s $2 million rooftop solar array
The famous Castlemaine Perkins Brewery in Brisbane, home of Queensland’s XXXX beer, has completed a $2 million commercial rooftop solar installation. Some 2,200 solar panels now adorn the brewery in the inner suburb of Milton, which has produced beer since 1878. The 690 kW system will generate about 1.4 gigawatt hours of power annually, according to […]
CleanTechnica debunks myths about Tesla and its electric cars
Clean Technica (CT) has created an information page to fight the myths circulating about Tesla electric cars. The news and analysis website devoted to clean technology consulted the Tesla community to draw up its list of common misconceptions about Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). Each myth is debunked using up-to-date information compiled with the help of […]
Demand response trials: how households with rooftop solar can save even more money
ARENA-funded electricity demand response trials are helping Australians save money on power bills, last night’s ABC 7.30 Report revealed. Under a demand response agreement, energy retailers ask their customers to reduce electricity use during peak demand times – and reward those that do. Customers lower their power bills, while also being paid by their electricity […]
Last call for Queensland solar battery scheme, applications close June 30
The first round of applications for the Queensland State Government’s highly successful solar battery scheme closes on June 30, 2019. That’s only a handful of days away. State Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham says potential applicants should check their eligibility now, then get a quote from an approved solar retailer before the Sunday deadline. There […]
New Victorian Solar Homes subsidy application gets thumbs up from Smart Energy Council
The Smart Energy Council says the new Victorian Solar Homes subsidy offers customers a simpler point-of-sale system. From July 1, 2019, the retailer, rather than the customer, will apply for the solar subsidy. This brings it into line with the federal Small-Scale Technology Certificates scheme, which offers a point-of-sale discount. Smart Energy Council CEO John Grimes […]
Recycle solar panels and batteries for a healthier planet: Griffith University report
Australia needs to recycle solar panels and batteries once they reach retirement age in a clean, sustainable way. This will assist in achieving what researchers term, a “circular economy”. A report by Griffith University researchers from the Gold Coast campus of the Queenland private university says the nation needs to shift from a linear to […]
Victorian Solar Homes subsidy: Round 2 applications started July 1
The Victorian government has officially launched round 2 of its $1.3 billion Victorian Solar Homes program. The Victorian Solar Homes scheme was a resounding success after its launch last year. SInce July 1, eligible households can claim $2,225 off the price of rooftop solar panels, or 50 per cent of the system price (which ever is […]
