Victoria Boosts Blue Economy with Australia’s First Offshore Wind Targets
Winds off Victoria’s coastline are among the best in the world, and the state government has announced plans to tap into that potential by launching Australia’s first offshore wind targets. The policy, set out in the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper, includes procuring projects that will generate at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind […]
Solar Panel Safety During Floods: Beware of the Risks
As rising floodwaters continue to wreak havoc and devastation across New South Wales and Queensland this week, homeowners with solar panels are being warned of the dangers associated with inundated electrical systems. Even if the power supply is cut and turned off at the switchboard, solar panels can still produce electricity and pose a serious […]
25 NSW Councils Go Green in Landmark Renewable Energy Deal
Local government in NSW took a turn for the greener today, announcing a landmark deal that will see 25 councils supplied by three NSW solar farms. The $180 million agreement, brokered by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), is set to deliver over 214 gigawatt hours of electricity per year to participating councils […]
Is Nuclear Power in Australia a Good Idea?
Australia is a country rich in natural resources – not least uranium. It’s no surprise that the debate around nuclear power has been raging on and off again for decades. Proponents of nuclear energy claim it’s the only option for clean and reliable electricity. But is this true? In this article, we will explore whether […]
LG Electronics Closes Solar Panel Business
In breaking news, LG Electronics has announced that it is closing its solar panel business. The decision, approved today by the LG board of directors in South Korea, follows a comprehensive review of the business in light of current circumstances. The company cites growing uncertainties in the global solar panel business, including “the intensification of price competition” and […]
Why REC’s Panels are Truly Green, Both Inside and Outside
This article was brought to you by Energy Matter’s partner, REC Solar. With the lifespan of a solar panel being anywhere between 10 and 25 years, and now with millions of Aussie homes installing them, the number of old solar panels going into landfill is about to dramatically increase. It’s time to switch to responsible […]
Bushfire-Affected Communities Receive Free Solar Systems: REConstruct Program
Few of us could forget the devastating aftermath of the Australian bushfires that swept the country in 2019 and 2020. Over 57% of Australians were impacted, with more than 12.6 million hectares of land scorched, 2,439 homes lost and over 434 million tonnes of CO₂ entering our atmosphere. In response to this national disaster, REC […]
Renewables Reign as Gas Lags Behind
The verdict is unanimous; gas is out and renewables are in. According to new data from the Climate Council, renewables including wind and rooftop solar outpaced gas more than five to one in the National Electricity Market (NEM) last year, underscoring renewables’ growing importance as a low-cost and clean energy source. Climate Council data revealed […]
REC Solar ProTrust Warranty: 25 Years of Peace of Mind
When you install solar panels, you want to know that they will last. With dozens of panel brands to choose from, it can be tough to know which one is right for you. You want performance, reliability, efficiency and a warranty you can trust. That’s why so many homeowners and businesses choose REC solar panels. […]
Electric Vehicle Sales Triple in Australia, Tesla Leads the Way
It wasn’t so long ago that Electric Vehicles (EVs) were a bonafide novelty in Australia. While they aren’t yet mainstream and you’ll still hear motorists say things like, “Oh look, there’s a Tesla”, latest sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) hint that we’re on the brink of a boom. Thanks to incentives introduced […]
