‘Baseload’ and renewable energy generation: exposing the myths
In recent months, anyone interested in renewable energy, electricity prices or the future of Australia’s energy grid will have come across the following term: baseload. It appears often in the context of coal-fired power stations, for example: Federal Liberal MP Tony Abbott:“The only way we can have reliable baseload power is through coal and gas, […]
Australian solar researcher wins 2018 Global Energy Prize
Australian solar researcher Professor Martin Green has won the 2018 Global Energy Prize for ground-breaking work in the field of solar energy. The prestigious Russian award honours major achievements in energy research and technology. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) academic beat contender Elon Musk to win. Green shares the 2018 prize with Russian […]
New ‘Home Battery Questions FAQ’ sheds light on adding a battery to your solar energy system
A new home battery questions page answers the questions solar panel owners face when choosing a battery for their home or small business. Energy Matters’ Home Battery FAQ answers solar energy system users’ questions in a no-nonsense, easy to understand way. Topics include fundamental questions such as what size battery is best for your home […]
Kangaroo Island to join regional community energy program
Kangaroo Island is set to join five other South Australian councils to form a regional community energy program designed to drive down power prices. Kangaroo Island Council, District Council of Yankalilla, City of Victor Harbor, Alexandrina Council, Adelaide Hills Council and Mount Barker District Council are now in the process of developing a business case. […]
Tasmanian pumped hydro could transform Australia’s electricity market
A new study shows Tasmania well on track to transform Australia’s electricity market through development of renewable energy, such as pumped hydro. This could be achieved by developing wind farms, hydro-electric power plants and pumped hydro energy storage, according to the Hydro Tasmania report. A new connection between Tasmania and the mainland would then harness […]
Tesla electric car owners release round Australia charging station map
It’s now possible to drive around Australia in an electric car, thanks to a comprehensive EV charging station map. The Tesla Owners Club of Australia (TOCA) released its Round Australia Electric Highway map this month. It shows the location of charging stations around Australia with a maximum 400 km spacing. The Red Centre route is 100 […]
Regular maintenance key to optimum solar panel performance: CEC
Maintaining your solar panels on a regular basis will ensure optimum solar power performance from your installation. That’s the message from the Clean Energy Council (CEC). While millions of Australians enjoy lower electricity bills, some are failing to make the most of their solar panel systems. According to CEC Chief Executive Kane Thornton, we should […]
‘Perfect storm’ makes Australia a global hot spot for home batteries
A ‘perfect storm’ of benefits is poised to turn Australia into a global hot spot for installation of home batteries, according to Clean Technica. Because Australia has one of the highest uptakes of rooftop solar PV it is primed for a battery boom. This gives households plenty of incentive to use home batteries like the Tesla Powerwall […]
Food giant Mars invests in Victorian solar farm
Mars Australia will buy power from a Victorian solar farm to achieve the equivalent of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020. The food giant signed a power purchase agreement with the Kiamal Solar Farm near the rural town of Ouyen in Victoria’s north-west. The 450 MW solar farm has a 2019 completion date. Total […]
Clean Energy Report 2018: Clean energy industry on the verge of major breakthrough
The Clean Energy Council’s new Clean Energy Report 2018 shows 2017 was a record year for solar power in Australia. During the year there were 1.1 GW of small-scale solar panels installed. This equates to around 1.7 million homes across the country. Released today, the CEC report also revealed 5,000 MW worth of large-scale renewable energy […]
