Do You Need Council Approval For Solar Panels?
On this page If you’re considering installing solar, you will undoubtedly have many questions for your installer – but one often overlooked query is if you’ll need a building permit or approval from your state or local council. This article will cover the various requirements via state and territory. The basic council approval requirements for […]
Fortescue: “World First” Green Ammonia Plant’s Hydrogen Electrolyser In Queensland
A “world-first” modification of an existing Brisbane’s Gibson Island ammonia production facility to run on green hydrogen is being undertaken by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI). The Friday, 7th of October announcement is said to create Australia’s first large-scale renewable ammonia plant. Source: Brisbane’s Gibson Island-ARENA According to Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the project would […]
NSW: Officially Launched The First Auction For 12GW Renewable Energy Zones
NSW officially launched the first tender of a ten-year NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap program on Tuesday, 4th of October and an auction will be held every six months. A renewable energy and energy storage auction will replace the state’s retiring coal-fired power units. The final five coal-fired power plants in NSW are set to close […]
NSW Solar Installers Should Expect Another Visit from SafeWork
New South Wales (NSW) solar rooftop installers should expect a visit from SafeWork over the coming months. SafeWork NSW’s workplace health and safety regulator recently announced its plans to perform a state-wide inspection for six months. Not a first for SafeWork This is not the first time this happened. In 2021, SafeWork visited 286 rooftop […]
Victoria: Challenging and Biggest Renewable Energy Storage to Replace Coal by 2035
By 2035, the Victorian government announced that their new energy storage targets would attract investments totalling $1.7 billion and generate 12,700 two year jobs. Targets include batteries, hydroelectricity, and hydrogen technologies for short-term and long-term storage systems to support Victoria’s transition to renewable energy. The Victorian government revealed its intention to legislate what it claims […]
What Is Radiant Energy And What Does It Mean For Solar?
Radiant energy, also known as electromagnetic radiation (EMR), is energy transmitted without a mass movement. Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves. Two examples of radiant energy are the warmth from a hot stove and the heat from direct sunshine. Light energy is a type of radiant energy found in an electromagnetic wave—a little […]
Maximum Power Point Tracking: Benefits For Your Solar System
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) greatly increases the capacity of your solar panels. To understand MPPT thoroughly, you must learn how solar PV systems works, especially solar panels. Here is a summary of how a solar PV system works. The sun shines on the solar panels generating DC electricity The DC electricity is fed into […]
AGL Is Phasing Out Coal A Decade Sooner – By 2035
AGL Energy, the largest energy generator in Australia, has announced in ASX that the Loy Yan A power plant in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley will close ten years sooner than expected. The business aims to phase out coal completely by 2035. AGL announced in February 2022 that it would run out of coal between 2040 and […]
EverySolar 2.0 Gives Back to the Community
EverySolar 2.0 is giving back to the community and has installed and commissioned an 8.8 kW solar system for free for the local Chinese Christian Church on the Gold Coast, as part of its not-for-profit community program. The 8.8 kW solar system features 24 x 370W Longi Panels and FIMER’S PVS-10 string inverter. It was […]
How Hot Water Systems Can Be a Great Alternative to Solar Batteries
We all know that solar batteries are expensive, and the return on investment is likely not going to take place inside of the warranty period, which is why many homeowners still don’t have solar batteries. Solar batteries serve as the solar energy storage that you can use during off-peak hours. In short, solar batteries can […]
