The latest solar trends transforming the industry in 2021
The solar industry is evolving rapidly as the world transitions away from fossil fuels and toward more sustainable sources. We now have highly affordable panels that are far more efficient than ever before, so we can slash our electricity bills for little out of the pocket expense. We also have affordable batteries to stash power […]
Unusual ways to save electricity
Opening the electricity bill every quarter is a stressful time for most people. As the costs of living soar and prices soar even higher, we are looking for ways to limit our electricity use and save money in the process. There are many standard ways to reduce your power consumption and make your home sustainable. […]
Australian solar stalwart dies from COVID-19 in India
Tributes are flowing in from around the world for Australian solar industry pioneer Govind Kant, who tragically died from the coronavirus sweeping through India in May. Mr Kant contracted COVID in late April before dying in a Delhi hospital on May 16. The father of two was only 47 years old. The Sydney resident had […]
Hunter Valley set to shun coal for renewable energy
Newcastle and the Hunter Valley have always been known for the coal produced in the region. That is all set to change with ground-breaking plans to turn the Upper Hunter Valley into “Hydrogen Valley” in a scheme that would see the region become 100 per cent fuelled by renewable energy. A consortium of local and […]
Ensure your home is safe for winter
Winter is just around the corner, and that means getting our appliances ready to ensure we stay toasty warm once the chill sets in. This can also be a dangerous time of year, as many heaters and electric blankets are turned on after long periods of storage. A lot can happen over a year, and […]
Victorian local governments unite in largest emissions reduction scheme
More than half of Victoria’s councils have signed onto a watershed partnership, which will see them pool their energy contracts together in the largest emissions reduction project ever by local governments in Australia. A total of 46 local governments have signed up for the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) to provide renewable power from two wind […]
Queensland will oppose the plan to charge homes to export solar power
Plans to charge solar panel owners for exporting power to the grid could hit a significant roadblock, with Queensland asked to vote against the controversial proposed rules. Victoria has already put export limits in place, with some new developments restricted from selling renewable energy back to the network. It comes as the volume of people […]
80 per cent of US coal plants scheduled to close
Coal has had a presence since the 1300s, when the Hopi Indians first began to use it. By the late 1800s, it had overtaken wood as the primary source of fuel for the nation. Those days appear to be coming to an end, with a new report showing that the fossil fuel is no longer […]
The secrets of the solar-powered research drone found after 18 months
The Waratah Bay Marine Rescue (MSAR) team has been involved in many rescue and recovery missions, but nothing quite like this. Waratah MSAR member Greg Moulding received a phone call from his sister in April, telling him to come down to the Waratah surf beach in Victoria as something had washed up onshore. “When I […]
Why are electricity prices so high?
Opening the mailbox (digital or physical) and finding an electricity bill has become a great source of pain for most Australians. If you think that they keep getting higher and higher, you are not alone. Energy costs have soared in Australia over the last decade, leading to bill shock and real financial pain for many […]
