Australia’s coal-fired power stations will retire over the next decade or two and other forms of energy, like wind and solar power, will take over. Alongside this change will be the need for large-scale national battery storage. Batteries are important because energy operators need to “firm up” the intermittent power from solar and wind. Even […]
A new apartment complex for low incomes residents has achieved a 7-star rating under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS). The building in Liverpool, NSW, features high-performance glass, insulation to floors, ceilings and walls, and shade to windows. In addition, the six-storey complex has rooftop solar panels installed, along with ceiling fans in every room. […]
Renewable jobs are growing across Australia with jobs in the solar sector growing fastest. Yesterday’s figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the highest level of estimated full-time equivalent (FTE) employment in renewable energy since 2011-12. The Employment in Renewable Energy Activities, Australia, 2017-18 report shows the staggering advance of solar energy. Construction […]
A new impact report shows Tesla Energy has generated over 13 TWh of solar electricity across its global operations. This amount far exceeds the 5.26 TWh of energy consumed by Telsa’s entire fleet of 550,000 electric vehicles (EVs). The first of its kind impact report tallies the impacts of Tesla Energy’s operations and products on the […]
A poll commissioned by the Climate Council shows one in six people plan on buying an electric vehicle as their next car. Two-thirds of all respondents believe that electric cars are the future of Australian transport. The YouGov Galaxy poll surveyed 861 eligible voters online between April 10 and 11 2019. Climate Councillor and former head […]
Energy stakeholders have called for more detail in the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) 2019 Planning and Forecasting Consultation Paper. The 24 written responses will inform AEMO’s Integrated System Plan for Australia’s energy low-carbon future. A top concern from industry stakeholder was that the projections for generator retirements – specifically coal-fired plants – needs to […]
Electricity disconnections in Western Australia have reached a six-year high due to rising energy bills and unemployment rates. Close to 20,000 West Australians had their power switched off for non-payment of bills in 2017-18, a report by the WA Economic Regulation Authority shows. The rate of residential electricity disconnections in the state has more than doubled […]
Rooftop solar panel systems could generate more energy than the retiring Liddell coal-fired power station by the end of 2020, according to Green Energy Markets (GEM). The GEM March Renewable Energy Index shows rooftop solar on track to add 2,000 MW of capacity to the grid in 2019. These rooftop solar panel system installations would […]
A $1.2 million trial of world-leading forecast technology will increase solar efficiency with more accurate predictions of weather change. University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers are testing an innovative short-term statistical forecasting model in an attempt to predict weather conditions from five minutes up to 1-2 hours ahead. This is important, because the Australian Energy […]
Well, it’s finally on. Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the Governor-General this morning and announced an election for May 18. One thing is certain: Federal Election energy policies will figure highly over the next 37 days of campaigning. That he was only in his position due to a failure of the Coalition’s energy policy couldn’t possibly […]