MIL-Solar: Melbourne’s very own inverter leader
Designed, manufactured and supported from the heart of Melbourne, Australia, MIL-Systems’ very own MIL-Solar division has been setting industry benchmarks since 1987. The team have been kept busy across the decades, designing, manufacturing and supporting electronic power, battery and security products for both the communications industry and the Australian Defence forces. Blueprinted and crafted to […]
Celebrating Aussie Renewables
So far in 2020, there hasn’t been a whole lot of good news going on. But last month saw a number of positive outcomes for Australia’s renewable energy sector, including meeting the initial goal of producing 25 per cent of the country’s electricity supply from the main grid. According to Renew Economy, the National Energy […]
Unplugging your appliances could be the answer to your energy bill struggles
We are all a little guilty of being ‘energy vampires’ here and there – sucking electricity as much as we can without even knowing we’re doing it. Little do we realise it, these bad habits stack up to a costly expense, bringing “bill shock” to our mailbox when we finally get the dollar amount for […]
NSW Government urges businesses to express renewable energy projects
The NSW Government is pushing for businesses to express interests in renewable energy developments, as part of Australia’s first renewable energy zone. Destined to sit in the state’s Central West, the program is currently open for applications towards the development, which is set to begin construction in 2022. The State Government is looking to garner […]
Australia’s renewable sector carries huge number of job opportunities
Australia’s renewable industry is currently in the spotlight, as a huge study undertaken by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) made note that the sector employs more than 25,000 people, with the potential to reach 44,000 by 2025. According to Eco Generation, most of these job opportunities will sit in regional Australia, as noted by the […]
A solar power breakthrough is on the horizon
April didn’t see a whole lot of positives for the UK economy, but one sector that did flourish was the solar power field. According to BBC, the Met Office noted it had its sunniest April in history, recording the highest ever rate of production across electricity. Figures sit at 9.68GW for the month. But what’s […]
Easy tips for saving energy around your home
Mustering up the motivation to tackle your rising energy costs can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure where to start. The truth is, you can often adjust little habits on your lifestyle to create better outcomes when that dreaded bill arrives in your mailbox, and it all starts with shifting your consumption […]
Victoria welcomes solar storage boost
Regions across Yarrawonga and surrounding areas of Victoria are set to receive a boost in cheaper, more sustainable rooftop energy, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. With an expansion of Solar Homes battery rebates, a total of 247 postcodes will now be eligible for a battery-specific rebate. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Solar Homes, announced last […]
NSW set to get a new 105MW solar farm from Amazon
Second of its kind from the online shopping giant, a solar farm will be developed in New South Wales, reaching capacities of 105MW. This destination will sit alongside four others that were announced to be rolled out through the US and China, as part of a huge commitment from Amazon to generate 90 per cent […]
How solar power is getting even cheaper in Australia
This week, Renew Economy reported on Ramez Naam’s – futurist and advocate of clean technology – 2011 forecasts on the price of solar. Back then, he was optimistic. But it turns out that he wasn’t even as optimistic as he should have been. Solar power is half the price it was 10 years ago. It’s […]
