Every anti-climate change myth busted
Unfortunately, we live in an era where people feel that simple Google searches, YouTube videos and social media statements make them more educated than industry professionals that have devoted their lives to research in areas that they specialise in. We have people countering virologists and immunologists that have decades in their field, and peer-reviewed research […]
Why Australians are so slow to take up electric car adoption
When it comes to electric vehicles, Australia is a dream country. It is hot and it is flat, so you can easily charge vehicles and get maximum mileage out of them before needing another charge. In other countries, electric vehicles are selling like hotcakes, largely because of innovations being produced by global leaders like Tesla […]
The new lead battery technology – a solar storage game changer
Solar power uptake has hit enormous highs in recent years through a combination of factors. Firstly, the technology has become more efficient and more affordable, so consumers are getting more bang for their buck. Secondly, awareness of environmental issues, climate action and the need to reduce our carbon footprint has inspired many people to adopt […]
How South Australia became a global renewables leader
In the year 2001, Alicia Keys ruled the radiowaves with her hit ‘Fallin’’, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings jostled for box office dominancy, and the world was choking on fumes generated by fossil fuels. Those were the days where they were used to power pretty much everything. It was that year that […]
Victorian Government announces solar rebates and grants for small business
Small businesses in Victoria looking to rebound from the impacts of COVID-19 will have access to State Government rebates to fund up to half of the cost of installing solar systems, starting from May. The Solar for Business Program will provide 15,000 businesses with rebates of up to $3500 in a state-first initiative that is […]
International Space Station to receive upgrades to its solar panels in 2021
The future of the International Space Station (ISS) lies in solar, with renewable energy set to ensure the long-term power production for the once-struggling operation. It wasn’t long ago that the future of the ISS was in major doubt as funding was slashed and costs escalated. Transitioning to solar power has been a game-changer for […]
Did you know that the Mars Exploration Rovers were solar-powered?
Learning about the Red Planet of Mars has been a large priority for NASA in recent decades, with several unmanned droids sent to the surface to find out as much information as they can. There have been two Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, that were both deployed in 2003 at separate locations on Mars. […]
How to maintain your solar panels
Installing a solar PV system is a tremendous investment for your home or business. Not only are you saving money off your electricity bills, but you are helping to contribute towards a sustainable future for all humanity. As solar panels live on your roof, though, they are exposed to the elements – which mean they […]
A Mars a day helps you work, rest, play … and improve your carbon footprint
The humble Mars Bar is one of the most popular confectionery items in Australia and now it is one of the greenest, after Mars Australia signed a deal to offset 100 per cent of its power consumption. Mars Australia cannot power its operations directly off solar because they have six factories and two office complexes […]
Australia’s summer of sport is under threat from climate change
There’s no doubt Aussies love their summer of sport. We have Test cricket – including the Boxing Day Test and the Big Bash League – every year; the Australian Open brings the best tennis players in the world to our shores; meanwhile, the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is a test of man against […]
