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 […]
#Stayhome: How Australians save on costly electricity bills during COVID-19
There hasn’t been a huge amount of good news lately, but there is some worth mentioning as another week comes to a close. While the curve continues to flatten and we do the right thing by keeping ourselves busy in isolation, Australians across the country are reaping the benefits of solar power to cut costs […]
Could renewables be the answer to COVID-19 economic recovery?
Last year we saw so many wins for Australia’s renewables market. We even saw 4.4.GW of new installations and capacity developed across the nation. Almost a quarter of the country’s electricity supply right now all stems from these renewable energy sources. So, we can bag a few wins from 2019 overall. But 2020 hasn’t been […]
This is the new world record for solar energy efficiency
Positioned in the US, scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have set their sights on a whole new world record for the industry. They’ve put their focus on producing a solar cell that’s able to convert light into a source of electricity, all the while maintaining 50 per cent efficiency. According to Renew […]
Solar Energy Myths Debunked in Australia
Solar panels have long come with misconceptions about their efficiency and viability. We’ll look at some common myths and debunk them with solar power facts!
NT gets a $6,000 grant for home batteries and other solar solutions
According to One Step Off The Grid, the Northern Territory government has introduced a program titled the Business Battery Scheme (HBBS) for households and companies across the state. The scheme will see $6,000 delivered across the state, installing an equivalent of 7kWh in battery storage, as a means to reduce how much energy is needed […]
Spain’s solar energy market hits records during COVID-19 lockdown
Spain’s PV sector broke historical records in the last month after the country was ordered into lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. Grid operator REE noted that the innovations in the field are “lighting the path” to a new transition to cleaner energy sources in the country, especially after data proved generation reached 1.04TWh […]
Clean energy trends upwards in Australia despite COVID-19
Despite the drastic effects of COVID-19 still making itself at home across the country, Australia’s seeing some significant shifts in clean energy, with a steep uptake now taking place in all corners. Here are the most notable changes we’re seeing across this sector. Electric and hybrid vehicles on the rise In car sales, both petrol […]
Help is here: Introducing the Energy Efficient Communities Program
Designed to deliver $40 million in grants for the community, the Energy Efficient Communities Program will contribute to the lowering of energy bills and emissions reductions across the country. Developed by the government, the intention is to support businesses by cutting down on energy costs, helping them save through a number of tactics, including: Upgrading […]