Tasmania’s plans to become the battery of Australia
The Apple Isle is already leading the way when it comes to rooftop PV adoption. Now, the state has raised the bar with plans to export their glut of solar power to the mainland via two underwater transmission cables to be installed across the Bass Strait. The TasNetworks Marinus Link project is a proposed 1500 […]
Why you should install solar panels on your investment property
Do you have a rental property? If so, you’ve probably been wondering if solar panels are worth the investment. The answer is yes – these systems can be claimed at EOFY, and they will save you money in the long run. You can win financially when you put panels on your property. You can claim […]
The majority of new renewable projects will be cheaper than coal
Even the most efficient and cheapest coal projects around the world cannot compete with renewable energy projects. That is the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finding that released a report that showed that 62 per cent of renewable energy projects installed in 2020 would produce more affordable power than any coal project in the world. […]
NOW IS THE TIME FOR SOLAR
During the last decade, we have seen the global price of solar panels drop at a phenomenal rate. According to Bloomberg in it’s piece ‘Solar and Wind Power So Cheap They’re Outgrowing Subsidies’ the price of panels in 2019 was 85% lower than in 2010. The reduction in price is one of the main drivers […]
FIMER’S New Platforms Destined For The Utility PV Market
Industry leader and solar inverter game-changers FIMER have announced two new platforms set for launch across the utility-scale PV sector. The high-power stringer inverter, featuring multi-MPPT and a modular conversion capability, is designed to suit the demands of decentralised and centralised applications. The innovation also covers 100 percent of utility applications. The International Energy Agency […]
Your opportunity for cheaper solar power ends June 30, 2021
The rules are changing – the existing solar rebates available through the current Solar Homes and Solar for Business programs are set to decrease from June 30, 2021. What does this mean for you? If you’re considering installing a solar power system at your home or business in Victoria, you’ll receive less of a rebate […]
Astronauts complete solar upgrade to International Space Station
How did you spend your weekend? Perhaps enjoying time with family, watching some football on the television or maybe taking some time to get to those chores around the house? For two astronauts, their weekend was spent conducting spacewalks on the International Space Station to install a powerful new solar panel. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet […]
Minister’s plot to axe renewable energy agency for fossil fuel funding scuttled
It was a plot that would fit the MO of a James Bond villain. But Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s shocking plan to change the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) into an agency that funded fossil fuel projects was no work of fiction: it was reality. The Minister tried to pass changes in the Federal Senate […]
What size solar system will I need for my home?
This is one of the most common questions that we’re asked. It is entirely understandable – people want to know how much they’ll have to invest in getting solar power, and they want to crunch the numbers. There are a few things to consider when calculating how many panels you will need, which we will […]
Small Western Australian town becomes first to be 100 per cent solar powered
The tiny town of Onslow is achieving big things, becoming the first town in Australia to be fully powered by solar energy. The Pilbara town in WA was powered by a combination of large and small-scale solar and battery storage solutions for a total of 80 minutes recently. While there are less than 1000 people […]
