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To motivate South Australian households to utilise solar energy, the South Australian Government has initiated Switch for Solar. The program delivers assistance to eligible families to minimize the cost of solar panel installation. Furthermore, Switch For Solar provides advice and ongoing support on how Australians can make the most of solar energy. Switch For Solar […]
Australia is on track to generate half of our energy from renewable sources by 2025 and even greater beyond. According to the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (AATSE), renewable energy adoption in the nation is pushing forward as wind and solar energy become cheaper. The report suggests that renewable energy in the country […]
Australians are committed to renewable energy, and with plans already set, the major parties have their different visions to bring the plan to fruition. The Coalition supports the present Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 33,000 gigawatt-hours from large-scale projects in 2020. For the longer term, the Coalition proposes no change to the target before 2030. […]
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has recently announced plans to eliminate fossil gas and transition to the full electrification of homes and businesses by 2045 in the territory. A paper titled Powering Canberra: Our Pathway to Electrification outlines the decision. With fuel gas accounting for 20 per cent of the territory’s greenhouse gas emissions, […]
Did you know that ACT has one of the best emission reduction targets in the whole world? Its target is for each 100 per cent net zero emissions by 2045. The ACT government supports this by providing generous solar and battery rebates and financial incentives, encouraging households and businesses to switch to solar. For one, […]
The world’s goal to decarbonise is stronger than ever, and as more households and businesses adopt solar energy, emerging technologies to make solar energy more viable to the whole world continue to develop. A good example of this is the recent Series B funding of Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Venture that will help automate the […]
Charles Darwin University has signed an agreement with the West Australian company Hybrid Systems Australia to deliver the pilot 5 kW fuel cell with 8 kWh of a hydrogen storage system. The system will be operational for industry partners, students, and researchers, further developing and commercialising hydrogen as an energy source. It will be placed […]
Plans for a 150MW wind farm in the Wheatbelt region in Western Australia are currently underway. Synergy Wind Renewable Energy Developers submitted the project proposal to W.A.’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The Wind Farm Project The project involves the installation of up to 30 wind turbines on towers with a tip height of up to […]
The UK has been experiencing recent temperature spikes with highs of over 40 degrees Celsius. Several parts of Europe experienced weather-related disruptions due to the heatwave, schuss fires, travel delays, and death. But what does this mean to solar panels? It’s easy to assume that high temperatures mean good news for solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. […]
Switching to solar is not as simple as changing a light bulb. It is a significant household investment that, at its best, can slash your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint but, at its worst, could cause needless financial stress if the system doesn’t perform as promised. REC Group prides itself on ensuring you […]
