Victorian Government announces solar rebates and grants for small business
Small businesses in Victoria looking to rebound from the impacts of COVID-19 will have access to State Government rebates to fund up to half of the cost of installing solar systems, starting from May. The Solar for Business Program will provide 15,000 businesses with rebates of up to $3500 in a state-first initiative that is […]
International Space Station to receive upgrades to its solar panels in 2021
The future of the International Space Station (ISS) lies in solar, with renewable energy set to ensure the long-term power production for the once-struggling operation. It wasn’t long ago that the future of the ISS was in major doubt as funding was slashed and costs escalated. Transitioning to solar power has been a game-changer for […]
Did you know that the Mars Exploration Rovers were solar-powered?
Learning about the Red Planet of Mars has been a large priority for NASA in recent decades, with several unmanned droids sent to the surface to find out as much information as they can. There have been two Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, that were both deployed in 2003 at separate locations on Mars. […]
How to Maintain Your Solar Panels
Keeping your solar panels in tip top shape is important for many reasons. Find out how you can keep your panels clean and the difference it will make to your system performance.
A Mars a day helps you work, rest, play … and improve your carbon footprint
The humble Mars Bar is one of the most popular confectionery items in Australia and now it is one of the greenest, after Mars Australia signed a deal to offset 100 per cent of its power consumption. Mars Australia cannot power its operations directly off solar because they have six factories and two office complexes […]
Australia’s summer of sport is under threat from climate change
There’s no doubt Aussies love their summer of sport. We have Test cricket – including the Boxing Day Test and the Big Bash League – every year; the Australian Open brings the best tennis players in the world to our shores; meanwhile, the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is a test of man against […]
How to explain renewable energy to kids
The long-term plan to achieve a net-zero carbon world by 2050 is well underway, with countries all around the globe uniting to embrace renewable energy sources. Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other technologies are being rolled out and researched further to develop more efficient technologies, and the transition away from fossil fuels is in full […]
How To Charge Solar Batteries (Without The Sun)
The problem with solar panels is that they only work when the sun is shining, right? That is a common assumption by most people who believe that charging solar batteries becomes impossible when that glorious, big ball of fire ducks behind the clouds. And then when the rain starts to fall and the day makes […]
What is the difference between power and energy?
For many people, the terms ‘power’ and ‘energy’ are interchangeable and there is no real difference between the two. Believe it or not, these are actually two entirely different physical quantities and are measured in different ways. So what is the difference between the two, and why is it important to make the distinction. The […]
State Spotlight: New South Wales’ Solar Power Progress
The state government released the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap in late 2020, which outlines NSW’s renewable energy plan and renewable energy targets. Its enabling legislation is the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW), and it also passed both houses of parliament in late 2020. So what do these mean for the state and the country? More […]
