Indian fossil fuel giants to abandon coal for solar power
The move towards renewable sources from carbon-emitting fuels is gathering serious momentum worldwide, and now the largest coal company on the planet is joining the transition. Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced that it will join forces with NLC India to invest in a 3000Mw project, and has the ultimate goal of closing down its […]
Why 2021 is the year you should invest in solar power
The world is moving away from fossil fuel resources like coal and gas to produce electricity, as we transition towards more sustainable models that use renewable energy sources. For homes and businesses, this means turning towards solar installations instead of grid power. Over two million Australian homeowners have already made his transition. Now, as the […]
QLD Government establishes energy council to fast-track renewable energy projects
Queensland’s Palaszczuk Government has announced that it will form a Ministerial Energy Council. The aim is to connect government and energy sector leaders and representatives, along with consumer groups and unions, in a bid to accelerate renewable energy projects across the state. Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister Mick de Brenni made the announcement and said […]
International Renewable Energy Agency calls for more renewable investment to meet Paris targets
The Paris Agreement was the unifying and legally-binding treaty signed by 196 countries in 2015 in a bid to reduce the impacts of climate change. However, despite plenty of good work that has been done, there is plenty more to do. That is the assessment of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which has warned […]
Community solar farms in Australia and how they are making a difference
Around 240 Canberra homes are now being completely powered by renewable energy, thanks to the commissioning of Australia’s largest community-owned solar farm, which has begun powering the region from Majura. The project is the culmination of investment from around 550 people who contributed anywhere from $500 to $100,000 to make the $2.4 million solar farm […]
How the world’s biggest emitters are adopting solar power at record levels
You would not be blamed for thinking that United States residents were not super keen on solar power. After all, their former President Donald Trump ripped them out of the 2015 Paris Agreement and publicly criticised renewable energy alternatives. “Wonderful to have windmills. And solar’s wonderful too, but it’s not strong enough, and it’s very, […]
Is now the right time to switch to solar in New South Wales?
Over 630,000 homeowners and small businesses across New South Wales already enjoy the benefits of solar power. However, with the number of solar dwellings only sitting at 24.6 per cent, there are still many residencies and businesses that have yet to make the switch. The world is in the midst of a major transition to […]
How do solar farms boost biodiversity?
Variety is more than just the spice of life – it is the critical cornerstone of our environment and various ecosystems. Biodiversity studies this – looking at everything from all creatures great and small, to all forms of flora, and every single microorganism that exists on the land, sea and in the air. Retaining biodiversity […]
Target turning plastic bottle waste into high-quality clothing
Did you know that you can buy high-quality activewear from a leading retailer that has been made out of recycled plastic bottles? General merchandise retailer Target Australia has rolled out its line of exercise clothing with a sustainable twist, with the bottles cut up and recycled into polyester fibre which is then used to create […]
What happens to solar panels after 25 years?
The world is currently in the middle of a major power transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Once the domain of the wealthy and the extremely environmentally conscious, solar panels have become widely mainstream in recent years as we head towards a more sustainable future. Climate action has led the change, while advances […]
