5 interesting facts about renewable energy
How many of these did you know? There are plenty of misconceptions and misinformation about renewable energy out there. The truth about renewables might surprise a lot of people, so we have put together five interesting facts. Grab a cup of coffee and test your knowledge around this rising clean energy technology. Fossil fuels don’t […]
The people behind solar panel technology
Solar power is no longer the way of the future, it is the primary choice of energy households and businesses throughout the world. There are over two million solar systems installed on Australian homes already, a number rising every year. Then there are the numerous solar arrays on business rooftops, and large-scale solar farms popping […]
Seven ways to make your home more sustainable
We all have a role to play in protecting the environment, but where do we get started? Being more sustainable in our own house can be simple, and we have some easy ways to adapt your behaviours and adopt new technologies to be cleaner and greener. It’s time to reduce your carbon footprint for a […]
Here’s how you can get affordable alternative energy now
Renewable energy is already the cheapest form of electricity on the market and has been since 2018, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). A report released by IRENA found that new renewable projects like solar and wind were producing cheaper new energy than even the most affordable coal, oil or natural gas solutions. […]
What is solar foil? What are its advantages?
When most people think of renewable energy solutions, they think of bulk panels installed on the roof or giant turbines spinning in fields. Sure, there are smaller options available to power lights beside our driveways and other small-scale energy operations, but these lightweight options aren’t going to produce any more power than standard batteries would. […]
Elon Musk to give $100 million for world’s largest carbon capture contest
Tesla boss Elon Musk has long been known for his compassion for the environment and his stance against fossil fuels’ continued use. His company has been responsible for making electric cars, and solar energy battery storage devices affordable for the average family and his mission is to create a sustainable world that many more generations […]
UK study reveals Australia’s wind and solar opportunity
Continuing to pursue solar and wind renewable energy options is Australia’s best bet when it comes to reducing emissions, a UK report has revealed. A major report that analysed greenhouse gas emissions from 1990-2019 in the UK found that the uptake of solar and wind-powered energy sources had a direct correlation on drops in emissions […]
South Australia leads the world in renewables
When it comes to renewable energy in Australia, South Australia has long been a leader. Now, the state is officially taking first place in solar and energy usage, which made up over 60 per cent of the total amount of power in their grid over the last 12 months. According to the National Electricity Market […]
Why German-Made Solar Panels are Worth the Investment
As it stands today, very few panel manufacturers actually produce solar modules in Germany, although many more claim some kind of German “connection” – that comes in the form of being an office, a brand name or something else. The truth is, most manufacturers are located in China or other Asian countries, taking advantage of […]
How a solar and agriculture partnership can rescue Aussie farms
For many farmers, solar power has been a way out of a damaged and almost broken industry in recent years. With the bills mounting up and no real promise of a better tomorrow, many farmers have sold their land to companies looking for the space to build solar farms as Australia moves towards a sustainable […]
