Electricity Retailers: Now Offering Monthly Billing
With the rising cost of living, many households feel the pinch of quarterly power bills that seem to increase each year. Electricity retailers now offer monthly payment options to help customers manage their energy bills more effectively. Energy retailers, such as Origin and AGL, are among those proposing alternatives to the typical quarterly payment. You […]
GoodWe Australia: Debut of New Lightweight Commercial Solar Panel at 2023 Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition
GoodWe, a top inverter brand in Australia, is set to unveil its latest lightweight solar panel solution at the upcoming 2023 Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition. Dubbed the Galaxy Series, this new offering is part of a new product division of PV building materials that GoodWe has developed and manufactured in-house to complement its existing […]
NSW’s Oldest Coal Plant Shuts Down the First of Its Final Three Units
AGL Energy, one of Australia’s leading electricity providers, has shut down the first of three remaining units at the Liddell coal-fired power plant in New South Wales. The plant is the oldest in the country and has been operating for over 50 years. On Monday morning at around 8.30 am, Australia’s oldest coal generator, the […]
Open Homes Australia Episode 6: Future-Proof Home with Solar Technology Installed by Fair Solar
Episode 6 of Open Homes Australia took us to Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast in QLD. Carlene Duffy met with the owner, Sam, at her modern Queenslander home. The home has all the hallmarks of a Queenslander with its two storeys and tin roof, with the addition of beautiful floorboards, a clean and crisp […]
Digital Realty Is Expanding Its Renewable Energy Initiatives With Australian Data Centers
The multi-tenant data centre portfolio of Digital Realty in Australia will begin to match energy demand with renewable sources as of 2024 thanks to a contract for renewable electricity supply negotiated with the nation’s largest energy retailer, Origin Energy. The electricity used to power Digital Realty’s data centers in Sydney and Melbourne will be 100% […]
Clean Energy Council: New Energy Tech Consumer Code Replaces Approved Solar Retailer Program
Australia’s transition to clean energy is gaining momentum, with small-scale solar power playing a crucial role in driving this transformation. As the country looks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and meet its renewable energy targets, small-scale solar is emerging as a popular and accessible solution for households and businesses. In this article, we […]
Major Transmission Projects in Western Victoria is a “Monumental Mistake”
The Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) Transmission Project is a major infrastructure initiative led by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that aims to upgrade and expand the electricity transmission network in the western region of Victoria. The project is part of the Victorian Government’s plan to integrate more renewable energy […]
LONGi Hi-MO 5m Panels Showcased on Open Homes Australia, Episode 5
In the latest episode of Open Homes Australia, viewers were whisked away to Cashmere in Queensland, where host Carlene Duffy took us on a tour of a stunning home nestled on a sprawling 22-acre property. This incredible home features a solar system with LONGi solar panels, drastically reducing the home’s carbon footprint. The original house […]
Melbourne Home Show: Interview with Features and Sponsorship Director Maridza Riccioni
The Melbourne Home Show is Victoria’s leading home improvement expo, with hundreds of exhibitors, exciting and educational shows, interviews, demonstrations, and inciteful workshops, the Melbourne Home Show is not to be missed. This year’s show will be held from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd of April, and Sunday 25th – 27th August 2023 at the […]
Container Deposit Scheme in Victoria 2023: New And Simple Method For Recycling Drink Containers
The issue of waste and recycling has become a global concern as we grapple with the environmental impact of increasing consumer consumption. In Victoria, one solution that has gained traction is the implementation of a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). A CDS is a program that encourages recycling by providing a financial incentive for consumers to […]
