Meet the metal band fighting climate change
The colour black is commonly associated with metal musicians, but this French metal powerhouse shows its green side as it joins the fight against climate change. Gojira is one of the world’s biggest heavy metal bands. It is a genre of music well known for emotional music and lyrics, with cries and screams of genuine […]
Top five things you should look for when shopping for solar panels
Are you looking to install solar panels at your home or business? Congratulations, you are making a decision that will have excellent outcomes for the environment and your hip pocket. The world is rapidly transitioning towards renewable energy, which is the cheapest form of power on the planet. It can be a confusing process, though, […]
How solar has eclipsed every expectation around the world
Solar power has shattered all predictions in the last two decades to become the cheapest form of energy in most parts of the world – and Australia has played a significant role in making that happen. There are multiple forms of renewable sources being used worldwide, including on-shore and off-shore wind turbines, hydroelectricity dams and […]
Three companies line up to build offshore wind facilities off WA
Competition is hot for the first offshore wind facility off Western Australia, with three companies expressing interest. The move comes as nations without the luxury of Australia’s expansive land space and coastline look to invest in renewable projects worldwide to decarbonise their economies. The three companies looking to invest in WA are: Oceanex: This Melbourne-based […]
Australia’s renewable boom outruns the rest of the world
Despite the impacts of COVID-19, Australia was the global leader for green energy uptake in 2020, with an 18.4 per cent rate of growth – almost double the global average. While many industries suffered, Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) found that the green energy industry grew globally by over 260 GW, amounting […]
New record low for renewable energy prices in South Australia
South Australia’s aggressive uptake of renewables is showing no signs of slowing down, with the state notching up yet another record in the first quarter of 2021. The latest Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its first quarterly report, which revealed record low daytime wholesale prices for the first three months of the year. […]
Australian solar under the microscope: the stats that matter
Australia is leading the world when it comes to solar penetration through rooftop PV systems on homes. Reducing our electricity bills is the number one reason people are turning to this renewable energy. According to research conducted by Solahart, 71 per cent of people list cutting down their power bill as the leading motivator. Half […]
Deakin Uni launches Australia’s biggest on-campus solar farm
Deakin University has officially opened its $23 million renewable energy microgrid, which features Australia’s largest solar farm ever built on a university campus. The official launch was held at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus in Geelong on April 22 and includes a 7MW array – the largest behind-the-meter PV generation system in Australia. It includes a […]
How batteries, solar and wind can maintain grid security
Battery storage devices for renewable energy have emerged as the technology required to ensure grid stability in the transition away from fossil fuels. There have been significant concerns over the ability of Australia’s ageing infrastructure to handle renewable energy from wind and solar – especially excess power being exported from homes. Previously, a report from […]
World’s second-largest hydropower station begins operation in China
The second-largest hydropower dam in the world will begin to provide electricity to Chinese residents in July this year. The Baihetan Hydropower Station is a 16 GW facility built on the Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River in southwest China. It includes 16 hydraulic generators, which can each generate one million kilowatts per […]
