Community solar farms in Australia and how they are making a difference
Around 240 Canberra homes are now being completely powered by renewable energy, thanks to the commissioning of Australia’s largest community-owned solar farm, which has begun powering the region from Majura. The project is the culmination of investment from around 550 people who contributed anywhere from $500 to $100,000 to make the $2.4 million solar farm […]
How the world’s biggest emitters are adopting solar power at record levels
You would not be blamed for thinking that United States residents were not super keen on solar power. After all, their former President Donald Trump ripped them out of the 2015 Paris Agreement and publicly criticised renewable energy alternatives. “Wonderful to have windmills. And solar’s wonderful too, but it’s not strong enough, and it’s very, […]
Is now the right time to switch to solar in New South Wales?
Over 630,000 homeowners and small businesses across New South Wales already enjoy the benefits of solar power. However, with the number of solar dwellings only sitting at 24.6 per cent, there are still many residencies and businesses that have yet to make the switch. The world is in the midst of a major transition to […]
How do solar farms boost biodiversity?
Variety is more than just the spice of life – it is the critical cornerstone of our environment and various ecosystems. Biodiversity studies this – looking at everything from all creatures great and small, to all forms of flora, and every single microorganism that exists on the land, sea and in the air. Retaining biodiversity […]
Target turning plastic bottle waste into high-quality clothing
Did you know that you can buy high-quality activewear from a leading retailer that has been made out of recycled plastic bottles? General merchandise retailer Target Australia has rolled out its line of exercise clothing with a sustainable twist, with the bottles cut up and recycled into polyester fibre which is then used to create […]
What happens to solar panels after 25 years?
The world is currently in the middle of a major power transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Once the domain of the wealthy and the extremely environmentally conscious, solar panels have become widely mainstream in recent years as we head towards a more sustainable future. Climate action has led the change, while advances […]
Every anti-climate change myth busted
Unfortunately, we live in an era where people feel that simple Google searches, YouTube videos and social media statements make them more educated than industry professionals that have devoted their lives to research in areas that they specialise in. We have people countering virologists and immunologists that have decades in their field, and peer-reviewed research […]
Why Australians are so slow to take up electric car adoption
When it comes to electric vehicles, Australia is a dream country. It is hot and it is flat, so you can easily charge vehicles and get maximum mileage out of them before needing another charge. In other countries, electric vehicles are selling like hotcakes, largely because of innovations being produced by global leaders like Tesla […]
The new lead battery technology – a solar storage game changer
Solar power uptake has hit enormous highs in recent years through a combination of factors. Firstly, the technology has become more efficient and more affordable, so consumers are getting more bang for their buck. Secondly, awareness of environmental issues, climate action and the need to reduce our carbon footprint has inspired many people to adopt […]
How South Australia became a global renewables leader
In the year 2001, Alicia Keys ruled the radiowaves with her hit ‘Fallin’’, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings jostled for box office dominancy, and the world was choking on fumes generated by fossil fuels. Those were the days where they were used to power pretty much everything. It was that year that […]
