Morrison Government lays out plans to reduce electricity prices
The Morrison Government yesterday announced its blueprint to reduce electricity prices for consumers. The plan, titled “A Fair Deal on Energy”, outlines how the Federal government’s new measures could save families and businesses hundreds of dollars a year on their electricity bills. The plan is based on reports that found the energy market was not […]
NSW trial provides gas made by solar power for household network
A new trial could see NSW homes powered by gas produced from renewable energy. Gas distribution company Jemena has announced a $15 million partnership with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to convert wind and solar energy into hydrogen gas. The fuel will feed in to Jemena’s NSW gas network. ARENA has provided $7.5 million […]
CEFC commits $100 million to South Australia’s home battery roll out
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing $100 million in loan finance to assist South Australia’s home battery rollout. The loan will cover upfront costs of home battery installation not met by existing state subsidies. The South Australian Home Battery Scheme (HBS) offers subsidies of up to $6,000 for residents. This covers installation of […]
Solar power steals show at inaugural Cities Power Partner Summit Awards
A floating solar farm and a ‘Solar My School’ program run by local government carried off major awards at a summit hosted by the Cities Power Partnership (CPP). The inaugural Cities Power Partner Summit Awards celebrates work by local government across renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport and community advocacy. The range of climate change […]
Network of ultra-rapid charging stations to boost electric vehicle uptake
A $15 million network of 21 ultra-rapid charging stations will be built along major Australian driving routes to boost uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). Australian start-up Chargefox will build the new charging staion network, which will see stations placed between Brisbane and Adelaide, around Sydney and Melbourne, and separately in Western Australia. Once in place, […]
Electricity bills will spiral unless Australia prepares for electric vehicle revolution
Australians will be blindsided by soaring power bills if we do not prepare for the forthcoming electric vehicle, or EV revolution, according to a key government advisor. As head of policy and research at Infrastructure Australia, Peter Colacino says we Australians are not ready for the transition from internal combustion to electric motor vehicles. Colacino likens […]
EdgeIQ protects against hazardous voltage surges and helps grid stability
An Australian company has developed a device, the EdgeIQ, to help maintain electricity grid stability. Grid instability can lead to solar inverter failure among other problems. Melbourne-based Edge Electrons has found a solution to the problem of too much solar power affecting the main grid voltage. Its EdgeIQ voltage regulator not only keeps voltage steady, […]
Sydney apartment block becomes its own solar energy retailer
A high-tech Sydney apartment building has turned solar energy retailer to knock around 20 per cent off residents’ power bills. Apartment solar energy has been an elusive concept, but this may be the start of a new approach. The Burcham apartment building in Rosebery uses a 53 kW solar panel system to generate 70,000 kWh of […]
WA buys Tesla Powerpack battery to store community solar energy
The Western Australian government is investing in a Tesla Powerpack battery to help Mandurah residents store excess solar power. A 12-month community storage trial will allow Western Power and Synergy customers to ‘bank’ excess solar power for later use. For $1 per day, customers will access 8 kWh of PowerBank storage for use after 3pm. […]
Disney resort goes solar with half a million solar panels
The Disney company is seeking to enhance its reputation as an environmentally-sensitive business by developing a massive solar installation in Florida. The Disney solar facility won’t be used to power the entertainment giant’s resort, however, but to feed into the local electricity grid. The theme parks are located just outside Orlando, in Orange County in central […]
