Australia’s renewable energy developments see the first drop in carbon emissions
Since 2015, Australia has seen the first-ever drop in annual greenhouse gases, thanks to the drive of renewable energy technology across the country. However, it’s not all smiles on dials – if this rate were to continue at this speed in decline, we’d be 68 years late to the commitment we made to the Paris […]
How bushfire smoke is altering the efficiency of solar panels
The Australian bushfires have had disastrous effects; the scorched land to the expected one billion animals lost to the tragedy. And then there are the thousands of homes destroyed, families left heartbroken and climbing costs for restoration. There’s no denying that the flames could be the worst the country has ever seen, and they’re affecting […]
SA wind-solar farm set for mid-year launch
A massive hybrid solar-wind farm is in the works for South Australia, with Spanish company Iberdrola committing more than $500 million to the development. The construction will fall under the responsibility of Irish firm DP Energy. The funding boost comes as a major step forward for the project, which has seen recent delays. Known as […]
The three key actions that might shift the global climate change crisis
Whether we want to think about it or not, resolving the climate crisis doesn’t all come down to technology, nor does it rely on financial responsibility. What it does rely on is the ability to act now. Recently, energy company Ørsted listed a number of ways the world could commit to increasing the global share […]
A positive outlook for renewable energy in the new decade
All things considering, a majority of energy industry bodies would consider the 2010s a successful decade for renewables. But looking towards the era of the 2020s, it’s expected to be even better. We’ve come along way; according to Eco Generation, 8.7 per cent of Australia’s total electricity generations came from sources relating to renewable energy. […]
December 2019’s solar installation rush solidifies huge national total
Across 2019, small-scale rooftop installations for solar panels reached a whopping 2.13GW – an increase of 35 per cent from 2018. This comes after a record spike in December. According to Sunwiz, 220MW of these installations were carried out in December alone, which is nearly 10 per cent above previous records across both October and […]
REC Group launches rare ProTrust Warranty
REC Group – known for its standing as an international pioneer in solar – has launched its exceptional ProTrust Warranty, specifically for its solar modules. These are being made available by certified REC Solar Professional installers and will include a premium 25-year warranty – a unique offer of its own. The offer includes a 25-year […]
Super fund investor adds solar panels to $12 billion commercial property portfolio
There’s a commercial property solar boom in our cities, with one major player making a solar power investment in 59 office and retail properties nationwide. Super investor ISPT announced it is improving the value of its $12 billion property portfolio with solar panel system installations over four stages. No doubt some of this solar success […]
New microgrid technology set to bring Melbourne renters solar energy
Renowned company Ovida has kicked off its first development in its $2.3 million Community Energy Hubs project. Featuring a 52-resident community housing apartment hub in the thriving surrounds of Preston, Melbourne, it includes an innovative solar and a battery storage system. As a first for Australia in a microgrid capacity, the building allows residents to […]
Brimbank Council launches new solar – powered carpark
Brimbank Council has continued to demonstrate its commitment to rooftop solar with a multi-deck in Sunshine now featuring a solar PV array and electric vehicle charging stations. Situated just 20km from Melbourne’s CBD, the rising population in Sunshine has caused the Council to reconsider power sources and supplies to the area. As the metropolis’s second-largest […]
