Five facts about electricity that you might not have known
Okay, let’s just get straight into it, shall we? How many of these lesser-known electricity facts did you already know? Benjamin Franklin didn’t actually invent electricity American Benjamin Franklin is widely credited to be the founder and inventor of electricity courtesy of the well-told story involving his experiments with a kite, a key and […]
Space’s solar opportunity that’s out of this world
Giant solar-powered space stations are on the radar of China, Japan and the European Space Agency, which is considering funding projects that could see solar energy “beamed” back to Earth. In a move the would turbocharge the battle against climate change and the use of fossil fuels, space-based solar power stations would be able to […]
Australia heading towards the tipping point in the transition from fossil fuels to renewables
While the Federal and State Governments are lagging when it comes to the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, a consumer-led charge could see Australia cross the tipping point from old energy production methods to cleaner, greener electricity production within the next decade. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) released its Integrated System Plan 2020 […]
Could artificial intelligence unlock cheaper solar?
We all know artificial intelligence to be the cornerstone of the far-off realms of sci-fi, but it’s becoming more commonplace in everyday life than we know. Excitedly, the world of solar power is no exception, with new innovations in the space welcoming a huge potential to combat the climate crisis. Right here in Australia, researchers […]
How to save electricity this summer
Temperatures are already rising and summer is right on our doorstep in Australia. So we’re covering the basics today to discuss a few simple tips to stay cool this season, without bill shock from overuse of electricity. Use windows to regulate the temperature in your home As soon as the weather begins to […]
Will the US work with China or in competition with China when it comes to renewables?
When it comes to global renewables, the world has experienced two major wins in recent weeks. Firstly, Democrats lead Joe Biden appears certain to assume office as President of the United States of America in January, bringing with him his “Green New Deal” while Chinese leader Xi Jinping has outlined China’s own “Green Revolution“. On […]
Australia to play host to the biggest renewable power hub
China is set to build a renewable energy hub in the Aussie outback that will produce more energy than all of our coal-fired operations combined. The sheer scale of this wind and solar hybrid project – called the Asian Renewable Energy Hub – is absolutely staggering. It will be built in the East Pilbara region […]
Thinking of installing solar panels? Don’t DIY
We live in a DIY culture and a common question we receive is ‘Can I install solar panels on my roof by myself?’. The short answer is yes, but you have to be extremely diligent and careful in the process. Yes, solar panels for homes in Australia are built and designed to be durable. They […]
How solar rebates work in Queensland
They call the state of Queensland ‘The Sunshine State’ – and for good reason. There is an average of 7:38 hours of sunlight a day (compared to 6:38 in New South Wales and 5:41 in Victoria) and a total of 2792 hours of sunlight per year (not to be confused with the white light required […]
COVID-19 drove down emissions but renewables are still doing a much better job
The year 2020 will long be remembered for the COVID-19 global pandemic and the impacts it had around the world. At the time of publication, there had been over 50 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide with over 120,000 people dying from the virus. It remains a major issue with over 620,000 cases being […]
