How to explain renewable energy to kids

The long-term plan to achieve a net-zero carbon world by 2050 is well underway, with countries all around the globe uniting to embrace renewable energy sources. Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other technologies are being rolled out and researched further to develop more efficient technologies, and the transition away from fossil fuels is in full […]

How To Charge Solar Batteries (Without The Sun)

The problem with solar panels is that they only work when the sun is shining, right? That is a common assumption by most people who believe that charging solar batteries becomes impossible when that glorious, big ball of fire ducks behind the clouds. And then when the rain starts to fall and the day makes […]

What is the difference between power and energy?

For many people, the terms ‘power’ and ‘energy’ are interchangeable and there is no real difference between the two. Believe it or not, these are actually two entirely different physical quantities and are measured in different ways. So what is the difference between the two, and why is it important to make the distinction. The […]

State Spotlight: New South Wales’ Solar Power Progress

The state government released the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap in late 2020, which outlines NSW’s renewable energy plan and renewable energy targets. Its enabling legislation is the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW), and it also passed both houses of parliament in late 2020. So what do these mean for the state and the country? More […]

Has renewable energy become cheaper than fossil fuel?

One of the big arguments opponents of renewable energy sources like to toss up is that fossil fuels like coal and gas are cheaper alternatives. The other idea is that not everyone can afford renewable energy. While that may have once been true, the pendulum has swung, and renewable energy is now officially more affordable […]

How to produce clean water in arid areas

Not having access to clean water is a major problem that  many communities face in remote and arid regions. The Osmosun is a 100 per cent solar-powered solution that can deliver up to 1500 litres of fresh water a day, converting saltwater or brackish sources into pure and clean drinking water. With all supply able […]

What size solar inverter do I need for my home?

So you are thinking about installing a solar system – you’ve got us smiling. Welcome to the world of renewable energy, where you can sleep soundly at night knowing your heating or cooling system isn’t going to send you to the poorhouse. You can also enjoy knowing that you are doing your part to combat […]

How to create an eco-friendly lifestyle

It is a well-established fact that we all need to make changes to prevent man-made climate change from becoming a major issue in the future. Even during the middle of COVID-19, the world’s largest opinion poll on the issue revealed that two-thirds of people regard climate change as a global emergency. The 2015 Paris Agreement […]

Australia emerges as APAC renewable energy leaders

Recent research from IHS Markit has revealed that Australia leads the Asia Pacific region when it comes to renewable energy production with 89 per cent of all power sources under construction being solar, wind, hydro or other renewables. That makes up one third of all power projects with new renewable energy sources to deliver around […]