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 […]
What’s Biden’s stance on climate change as the new US President?
Outgoing President Donald Trump has been a vocal skeptic of climate change and a loud supporter of fossil fuel projects during his four years in the top job. But with Biden likely to take charge in January (legal challenges pending), there are going to be some big changes. Because not only is Biden a supporter […]
New South Wales announces big plans towards clean energy
The LNP government is diving headfirst into renewables in New South Wales after announcing a plan to become the biggest producer of clean green energy in the country. While the Federal LNP Government remains resistant to make a concrete commitment towards renewables, the Gladys Berejiklian LNP Government in New South Wales has made a bold […]
Why Solaria solar panels are one of the most efficient and productive options on the market
Not all solar systems are born equal. There are numerous brands, technologies, and countries of origin where these panels are engineered, manufactured and each different type has its own features and drawbacks. There are new technologies and innovations being worked on around the world all of the time and consumers have the choice between panels […]
How to protect your solar panels from hail
Solar panels have been engineered and tested to be extremely tough, in most cases, they are stronger than the roof they are installed on. But they are not invincible as some unlucky Australians have learned in recent weeks as hail storms ripped through the east coast of the country. Melbourne and Canberra were lashed with […]
Why carbon is not the only major current environmental issue in Australia
The year 2020 has been dominated by COVID-19 and for many, the issues surrounding climate change and transitioning to renewable energy were put on the backburner. But that was all flipped on its head when iconic documentary-maker David Attenborough released A Life on Our Planet, which outlined why immediate action is required. Reducing carbon emissions […]
How China is set to lead the world away from fossil fuels
For decades, China has been the largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world – by a large margin. In 2018, the global powerhouse produced 10.06 billion metric tonnes, almost double the 5.41 billion that the second-placed United States produced in the same time period. As the world looks to reduce these carbon emissions and […]
Australian mayors unite to tackle climate change as part of post-COVID-19 recovery
As Australian communities fight back from the economic impacts of COVID-19 in 2020, more than 40 mayors and councillors from across the country have released a statement declaring they will help create a stronger economy that also tackles climate change. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has battered the Australian economy. ABS figures show that […]
These are the countries leading the renewable energy race
Ever since most United Nations-affiliated countries signed off on the Paris Agreement back on December 12, 2015, the race towards renewables has been well and truly on. While some countries (most notably the United States) have resisted the movement to combat climate change and reach for a sustainable low-carbon future, most have been working hard […]
