What we need to understand about Australia’s current electricity market
A recent increase in takeup for renewable energy is creating significant pressure on the electricity grid in Australia, all in a time where a stable source is crucial. As extreme weather circumstances continue to ravage the east coast and communities find themselves without a connection to the grid, having a resilient system in place is […]
Software billionaires pledge $12m in solar for natural disaster relief
Mother Nature’s wrath has plagued Australia over the last couple of months; we’ve seen disastrous fires tear through the east coast only for floods to come next. New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have been relying on diesel generators to get by, with some going without power at all. So to combat these challenges, […]
New technology generates electricity out of thin air 24/7
According to Science Daily, scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have constructed a gadget that utilises natural protein to generate electricity from the air’s moisture. This new technology could have huge implications for the future of renewables, as well as climate change action and even the medical field. Electrical engineer Jun Yao, combined with […]
IKEA gears up to sell solar power in Australia
We’ve got a lot to look forward to for solar power in 2020, and IKEA’s highly anticipated range is among the list of goodies set to hit the market. The cost-efficient, lowly priced panels will be available nationwide in April, seven years after the range was initially introduced to international markets. Partnering with SolarGain from […]
Tesla opens orders to Australia for solar roofs
It’s been a long time coming, but Tesla has finally given the green light on its highly anticipated Solar Roof tiles, with v3 now finalised for the market. Head over to Tesla’s website and you’ll now see the company sporting a flashy ‘Order’ button for Australian consumers looking to add value to their property. While […]
What happens if you lose power? How a $6000 solar battery could save you
Even before the bushfires and recent heavy rain, experts predicted up to 1.3 million homes in Victoria alone would be at risk of power outages this summer. People are increasingly looking for a sense of security and a residential solar battery can deliver it. However, this kind of solution is still heavily misunderstood across Aussie […]
Shell joins the renewables game solar panel investment
Energy company Shell has decided to accelerate its move into renewables, switching from coal-fired power plants. Shell says this comes as a focus on solidifying its creation of more reliable, cost-effective energy to consumers. The giant is set to develop and maintain a dedicated solar farm comprised of approximately 400,000 PV panels, enough to power […]
How coronavirus could affect solar panel pricing
With already more than 28,276 confirmed cases and 565 deaths, coronavirus has been top of the headlines across the globe. Originating in Wuhan, China, from specific animals, the illness has sparked a number of industries to come to a halt, including seafood, exports and markets. Even the energy sector is feeling the effects, with solar […]
Could solar panels work at night?
Scientists are busily working away developing a fresh, new way to turn unused heat at night into energy that’s just like solar…but reversed. These ‘backward’ solar panels are designed to generate power after the sun goes down, and in a paper called ‘Optically Coupling with Deep Space’ (best name ever), the scientists have highlighted the […]
Queensland looks to acquire $1bn in funding for renewables
Queensland has posed a question to the government, asking for $1 billion in funding to support the state’s renewable energy goals. Last week, NSW secured $2 billion to secure its grid and reduce emissions through targeted developments across the region. Now, QLD has set its sights on similar goals, asking for the money to cut […]
