Instant asset write-off increased to $150,000
With the economy suffering huge hits from coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recent bushfire disaster across Australia, the times are tough for businesses. To combat relative challenges, the Federal Government has announced an economic stimulus worth $17.6 billion. The stimulus includes a range of tax deduction incentives that will also make commercial solar power more accessible. […]
NSW joins the race to net zero emissions by 2050
With eyes fixed on the three decades into the future, the New South Wales Government is looking at a potential situation where consumption and energy use don’t mean an increase in carbon emissions. If, as a society, we were to change the way we think about our actions now, the benchmark to hit net zero […]
WA introduces coronavirus COVID-19 stimulus package
The Western Australian Government has announced support for household bills introduced, as cases for COVID-19 continue to rise. Premier Mark McGowan told the state yesterday that all fees and charges relating to water, electricity and vehicle registration would be paused, in hopes to help provide economic relief. The state is currently experiencing a spike of […]
Amazon agrees to solar deals across Australia and Spain
Canadian Solar – a reputable Chinese PV company – has announced that it will make a deal with its Gunnedah project in line with e-commerce leader Amazon, to be positioned in New South Wales. It will also unveil plans to create a 50 MW solar power plant in eastern Spain’s Zaragoza. Signing a purchase agreement, […]
SA government places battery storage as a high priority
Last week the South Australian Government announced its commencement on making battery storage a higher priority for residents across the state. Featuring a subsidy of $6000, the Home Battery Schemehas been reduced by 30 per cent and may be further decreased throughout 2020. However, homeowners need to quickly take advantage of the offer or risk […]
REC Group’s installed solar capacity for 2019 hits 10GW
The REC Group have reached a total of 10 GW in installed solar capacity, achieving a benchmark that equates to 1.2 billion LED bulbs. Known as an international presence in solar power energy, backed by Scandinavian origins, the REC Group announced the achievement in a recent press release. Through the innovation of modules and a […]
New solar cell breakthrough to create higher panel efficiency
The Australian National University recently announced a team of researchers successfully achieved a new world record for efficiency with ‘tandem solar cells’ – a new type of industry technology. These innovations use two types of modules to stack on top of each other, significantly increasing performance of the system overall. Ultimately, the team believe that […]
Could solar power trees be our next big hit?
Over in Japan, a consortium has dived into action to create solar-powered furniture designed specifically for urban spaces. Functioning as a bench built-in with a battery, these designs also have cooling features and even vaporisers. Nifty. Japan’s urban tree shortage According to PV Magazine, the challenges of having such large cities combined with ‘concrete jungles’ […]
The need to reduce waste across Australia’s renewable energy industry
The plethora of advantages renewable energy offers our country both economically and environmentally are endless. But there are also other aspects to keep in mind. This includes the fact that there is still a lifecycle that comes with generation. And that means there’s waste as a result, and handling this kind of output is what […]
Telstra announces carbon-neutral operations and renewable targets
According to Telstra Exchange, the telco giant has lined up several goals to ensure its greenhouse gas emissions are offset by cleaner energy efforts. The company noted that in just 12 months, the network grew by 26 per cent, which is now expected to triple by the year 2025. As these connections expand, so too […]