United States utilities roll out big solar and storage plans as coal flags
Energy storage technology is increasingly helping United States energy utilities make the shift away from fossil fuels to renewable generation. Two major power providers have announced plans to add solar, storage and gas infrastructure. These are PNM in the Western US state of New Mexico and the TVA in the Southern state of Tennessee. It’s […]
Clean energy beats coal: hydro, wind and solar produce more electricity than brown coal for first time ever
Renewables supplied more energy to the Australian grid than brown coal over the 2018-19 financial year new data shows. The University of Melbourne’s College of Climate and Energy claims it’s the first time ever that renewable energy sources have beaten brown coal in supplying electricity. The clean energy mix was a combination of hydroelectricity, wind […]
Solar panels to power growing global demand for air-conditioners
Electricity demand to feed a rapidly increasing use of air conditioners in emerging economies will almost double by 2050, a new report shows. Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) New Energy Outlook 2019 reports that air-conditioning will make up 12.7 per cent of global electricity demand by mid-century. However, the report also shows that solar panels […]
July 2019: Phase 2 Victorian Solar Homes subsidies start
The second round of Victorian Solar Homes subsidies has rolled out, and the new financial year means a new way of applying for your Victorian solar panel subsidy. Eligible households can still apply for $2,225 off the cost of a rooftop solar power system or 50 per cent of the system price (whichever is lowest). […]
Charging ahead: Lightyear One solar car has five square meters of solar panels
The Dutch-designed Lightyear One solar EV is challenging the electric vehicle market with five square metres of solar panels built into its roof and bonnet. The innovative solar car self-charges as you drive, with enough enough solar panels to power around 20,000 km annually. However, not everyone will be rushing out to buy one when production begins […]
New Adelaide City Council rebates for shared solar arrays, electric vehicle chargers and energy storage
New Adelaide City Council rebates have been announced for shared solar, electric vehicle chargers and energy storage on multi-storey buildings. From July 1, rebates for shared solar PV will be available to apartments and commercial buildings in the City area. The rebate provides up to $20,000 per site with a maximum of $500 per premises, […]
No faith in coal: Religious leaders declare climate emergency, lobby against Adani coal mine
A group of 154 multi-faith religious leaders is urging the federal government to stop new coal and gas projects, starting with the controversial Adani coal mine. The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is committed to tackling what it calls the “climate emergency”. In a letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the leaders declare a […]
Queensland government loses second legal bid to regulate solar farm industry
The Queensland Government has lost a second appeal to amend the state’s Electrical Safety Act 2002 that restricts the handling and mounting of solar panels to qualified electricians only. These Queensland solar farm laws have been seen as a threat to the viability of large scale solar. The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a challenge by […]
Solar powered XXXX beer: Queensland brewery’s $2 million rooftop solar array
The famous Castlemaine Perkins Brewery in Brisbane, home of Queensland’s XXXX beer, has completed a $2 million commercial rooftop solar installation. Some 2,200 solar panels now adorn the brewery in the inner suburb of Milton, which has produced beer since 1878. The 690 kW system will generate about 1.4 gigawatt hours of power annually, according to […]
CleanTechnica debunks myths about Tesla and its electric cars
Clean Technica (CT) has created an information page to fight the myths circulating about Tesla electric cars. The news and analysis website devoted to clean technology consulted the Tesla community to draw up its list of common misconceptions about Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). Each myth is debunked using up-to-date information compiled with the help of […]