Solar power could be the cheapest way to generate electricity by 2025
Solar power has come along way recently, especially as 2019 hit new heights for both national and global efforts. But one of the biggest breakthroughs could actually be in arm’s reach, all through the technology of perovskite innovation. According to Oil Price, limitations around harnessing the maximum possible energy from the sun is still affecting […]
Renewable energy carries unmissable job and economy opportunities
A team of researchers – including Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz and top-tier climate expert Nicholas Stern – recently noted that green energy developments carry the potential to deliver twice as many job opportunities per dollar than fossil fuel ones. A new study indicates that the coming weeks will dictate how the world reignites its […]
REC Group gives solar installers the chance to 1 of 30 round trips for two to Singapore!
While international travel might feel like a lifetime away, REC is giving Australian solar installers the chance to start thinking about their next adventure today. REC Australia is excited to announce the launch of its Bring Out The Alpha in You competition, where no less than 30 REC Certified Solar Professionals will win a trip for […]
UPDATE: Why coronavirus is our chance to tackle climate change
The pandemic is still well and truly present in our communities, posing threats across our economy and presenting us with new challenges every day. The good news is that the curve is flattening, so long as we remain vigilant, respectful of social distancing and do our part for the crisis. And within this approach is […]
South Australia still leads the renewable energy race
Always a rivalled contender for other states, South Australia is continuing its embracement of renewable energy as it remains as a leader of wind and solar in 2020. It’s expected that by 2024, SA’s renewables could contribute up to 87 per cent of its overall electricity generation. If this is achieved, it will put the […]
NSW Government backs solar battery storage to aid COVID-19 recovery
New South Wales is gearing up to receive its first big battery, as planning gets underway at the State Government. In addition, residents will be allowed to install solar systems on their roofs without gaining council approval first. These actions were initially put forward in November, but now that COVID-19 has presented a pressing need […]
How you can create a water-saving bathroom
When we head to the bathroom, we often don’t think about the impacts we’re having on our water usage or the consequences that roll around as a result. But according to governments statistics, the shower alone accounts for 34 per cent on indoor water usage in Australian bathrooms. And that’s a lot. The toilet also […]
Travelling greener and cleaner: eco-friendly ways to see the world
Although we’re currently locked up in our own lounges, it doesn’t hurt to dream about all the wonderful places we’ll go after COVID-19 is over. As humans, it’s natural to explore all corners of the world, but travelling does inevitably take its toll on our planet. Cruise ships take are capable of producing a significant […]
Environmentally friendly things to do during lockdown
Laptops plugged in, kitchen bench loaded up with our makeshift office essentials – this is life working from home. Behind us, the kids sit, tuned into their online classes as students make the shift to online learning. But when we find ourselves with some downtime, we’re finding ourselves with cabin fever, unsure of what to […]
Why we need to understand coronavirus isn’t curbing climate change
Greta Thunberg tried her best, and the Paris Agreement looked to take action, but only the pandemic seemed to spark a major decline in greenhouse gas emissions. According to OMFIF, 2020 has already seen the first “significant decline since modern records began”. So what’s the problem with this? Shutting down the economy, unfortunately, doesn’t present […]
