Victoria welcomes solar storage boost
Regions across Yarrawonga and surrounding areas of Victoria are set to receive a boost in cheaper, more sustainable rooftop energy, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. With an expansion of Solar Homes battery rebates, a total of 247 postcodes will now be eligible for a battery-specific rebate. Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Solar Homes, announced last […]
NSW set to get a new 105MW solar farm from Amazon
Second of its kind from the online shopping giant, a solar farm will be developed in New South Wales, reaching capacities of 105MW. This destination will sit alongside four others that were announced to be rolled out through the US and China, as part of a huge commitment from Amazon to generate 90 per cent […]
How solar power is getting even cheaper in Australia
This week, Renew Economy reported on Ramez Naam’s – futurist and advocate of clean technology – 2011 forecasts on the price of solar. Back then, he was optimistic. But it turns out that he wasn’t even as optimistic as he should have been. Solar power is half the price it was 10 years ago. It’s […]
Lockdown causes unexpected global carbon emissions decrease
Not too long ago, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicted that global carbon emissions could fall by up to 6 per cent, thanks to the impacts of COVID-19. Now, it seems as though those initial predictions could have been an understatement, with environmental benefits now soaring higher than first expected. As reported by CNN, a […]
New green energy hub destined for Queensland
Sydney-based Energy Estate is combining forces with RES to construct over 2GW wind generation capacity in the industrial hub of Gladstone, Queensland. Announced on Monday, the two companies put forward their plans to work on a development known as the Central Queensland Power Project, to deliver a supply of wind, solar panels and storage solutions. […]
Tasmania heads towards 200% renewable energy target
Announcing its vision to implement a number of actions towards improved renewable energy generation, the Tasmanian Government is shifting its focus towards the field for the next two decades. In its outline, they noted that there has never been a more critical time to streamline the move to renewables, especially as the economy looks for […]
3 renewable energy projects behind COVID-19 recovery
The focus lately has been on Australia’s economy, as we look to find viable ways for crawling back into normality. The going is tough, and for businesses across the globe, it’s going to be slow going for a little while. But back on home soil, there are opportunities on the horizon, particularly in the form […]
UPDATE: COVID-19 restrictions – what you can and can’t do
We’ve all been eagerly waiting for news to come our way about the lift of lockdown. Last week, Scott Morrison announced that a three-stage plan will be rolled out to help re-open the economy carefully and strategically. This will happen differently across each state, as jurisdictions take control of the pace they’d like to adopt […]
New energy health check feature lets Aussies save on household costs
Across Australia, the effects of COVID-19 are taking a hit on the economy. But even at a household level, we’re feeling the impact of rising energy costs, as we spend more time at home. This shift in behavior is triggering Australians to review their current energy plans, assessing whether they’re receiving the best possible value […]
Queensland to play home to the biggest solar farm in Australia
Australia is almost ready to get its hands dirty, with the biggest solar farm in the country’s history planned for Queensland. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told online crowds at the Smart Energy Council Summit last week that the development comes with the intention of using more renewable energy projects to help restore the economy from coronavirus. […]