Resources Minister vetoes $280m loan for green energy hub
Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt has vetoed public funding of a wind farm and battery project at Kaban in far north Queensland, as it is ‘inconsistent with the objectives and policies of the Commonwealth’. The Kaban green energy hub was scheduled to be constructed at a location 80km south-west of major regional town Cairns. Federal […]
How switching from the Default Market Offer can save you hundreds
You’ve probably heard that you can save hundreds of dollars on your electricity plan by comparing deals; but if you haven’t, we’ve got good news for you. So, maybe you’re one of the many Aussies who just take an electricity plan out with a provider and stay on that plan for years? If not decades? […]
How gravity batteries are set to transform the solar network
Battery storage solutions have been a significant innovation for home PV systems. They allow users to store electricity that they can use at night, during peak periods and also when there are outages. The Tesla Powerwall is the most well-known of these backup solutions. This was one of the first options to hit the market […]
The hydrogen-powered hypercar of the future
You’ve heard of the electric car – now get ready for the hydrogen car, which is set to leave its opposition in its wake. The world is slowly transitioning towards electric vehicles (EVs) and away from fossil fuel burning options, with around 10 million of them on the road at the end of 2020. The […]
What can you eat to reduce your carbon footprint?
The old saying goes that you are what you eat. If you want to improve your carbon footprint and help guide the world towards a sustainable future, what you consume will be critical. Livestock make up 10 per cent of all our greenhouse emissions, and as the population grows, the need for more livestock will […]
Meet the metal band fighting climate change
The colour black is commonly associated with metal musicians, but this French metal powerhouse shows its green side as it joins the fight against climate change. Gojira is one of the world’s biggest heavy metal bands. It is a genre of music well known for emotional music and lyrics, with cries and screams of genuine […]
Top five things you should look for when shopping for solar panels
Are you looking to install solar panels at your home or business? Congratulations, you are making a decision that will have excellent outcomes for the environment and your hip pocket. The world is rapidly transitioning towards renewable energy, which is the cheapest form of power on the planet. It can be a confusing process, though, […]
How solar has eclipsed every expectation around the world
Solar power has shattered all predictions in the last two decades to become the cheapest form of energy in most parts of the world – and Australia has played a significant role in making that happen. There are multiple forms of renewable sources being used worldwide, including on-shore and off-shore wind turbines, hydroelectricity dams and […]
Three companies line up to build offshore wind facilities off WA
Competition is hot for the first offshore wind facility off Western Australia, with three companies expressing interest. The move comes as nations without the luxury of Australia’s expansive land space and coastline look to invest in renewable projects worldwide to decarbonise their economies. The three companies looking to invest in WA are: Oceanex: This Melbourne-based […]
Australia’s renewable boom outruns the rest of the world
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, Australia was the global leader for green energy uptake in 2020, with an 18.4 per cent rate of growth – almost double the global average. While many industries suffered, Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) found that the green energy industry grew globally by over 260 GW, amounting […]
