Community-owned retailer providing rooftop solar power in Byron Bay
Byron Bay-based community-owned energy retailer Enova says it will provide customers with locally generated rooftop solar power. The company plans to purchase enough renewable energy to supply 100 per cent of its customers’ needs. To meet demand, Enova will buy rooftop solar power from customers, as well as community solar farms and gardens. The company […]
SunPower strengthens its industry-leading power and product warranty
Solar panel producing giant SunPower this week launched the industry’s best guarantee of quality: the Complete Confidence Warranty. The new warranty makes SunPower E and X-Series solar panels among the safest long-term solar power investments for businesses, homeowners and utility service providers. Power performance and product quality are guaranteed for 25 years, through extreme weather, wide-ranging temperatures, […]
Solar power targets water-polluting dyes
A new material uses sunlight as a catalyst to break down the molecular structure of synthetic dye pollutants in water. Researchers at Swansea University in Wales developed the composite material, which is made of tantalum nitride and tungsten oxide. The two chemicals form a dye-attracting grid, which degrades the dye into smaller, harmless molecules. Sunlight drives the process, which […]
$100 million leasing scheme to increase electric vehicle uptake
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is funding a $100 million leasing program aimed at boosting electric vehicle use in Australia. The deal with Macquarie Leasing will see EV leases offered at a 0.7 percentage point discount on the standard rate. Customers buying lower emissions passenger vehicles are also eligible for the program, with a 0.5 […]
Renewable Energy Index is a snapshot of Australia’s power
The first ‘Renewable Energy Index’ report shows that during the 2016-17 financial year, Australia produced enough renewable energy to power 7 million households. This represents around 70% of all homes. In addition, if the July 2017 report is anything to go by, the figures are only going to get better! About the Renewable Energy Index […]
Noosa leading the way on solar in Queensland
The Sunshine Coast town of Noosa claims it’s leading Queensland when it comes to solar power installation. Noosa’s Mayor Tony Wellington said figures from the Clean Energy Regulator indicate 34% of properties in the Noosa region have installed solar panels. This is ahead of Queensland overall where the figure is at 31.6%. According to Climate Council […]
Electricity grid faces heightened security risk: AEMO report
An independent report released by the Federal Government shows Australia’s electricity grid needs securing as coal-fired stations close. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) ‘2017 Electricity Statement of Opportunities’ report says the grid “does not have the energy reserves it once had”. Because of this, grid security must be found outside the traditional frequency response security provided by […]
Energy trading platform deX transforms power grid
A new, game-changing energy trading platform is addressing Australia’s energy future, according to Energy Networks Australia. Following its official launch, the ARENA-funded deX platform is set to offer customers reliable, safe and affordable electricity into the future. The platform is a decentralised energy exchange, or digital marketplace, changing the way electricity is produced, used, stored and […]
Newcastle solar farm to deliver clean energy boost
A solar farm at a Newcastle waste management centre will soon provide a clean energy boost to the city. The 5MW solar farm at Summerhill Waste Management Centre will cover an area of around five football fields. With some 16,000 photovoltaic solar panels, the farm – on a former colliery site – will cut the city’s […]
Sustainable awareness with ‘Flex 20 by 2020’ and Earth Day
Global powerhouse Flex has launched an exciting new project called Flex 20 by 2020. This internal project involves 200,000 employees in 100 locations and 30 countries. The initiative was designed to align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to improve standards in Flex’s operations and supply chain, with a focus on community, […]
