Aussie renters locked out of cheaper solar energy options
Renters continue to be locked out of access to cheaper solar energy, according to Census data analysis. The data shows 2.6 million people in New South Wales can’t access solar energy to offset skyrocketing power bills. The Australian PV Institute carried out the analysis of Census data. It shows 33 per cent of the Coffs […]
New standards set for PV modules from September 1
Recent changes have been made to the listing requirements for PV modules. Manufacturers, importers and installers of PV panels need to be aware of how these changes will impact them. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) maintains a database listing of solar power PV modules that comply with Australian standards. Compliant modules are listed for 2 […]
Industry report shows Australia has healthy solar growth
Solar installations in Australia increased 10% during the second quarter of 2017 compared with Q1, according to the Australian Solar Council. The total number of STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates) created was 54% above Clean Energy Regulator targets. Reports also show there were more than 16,000 SWH (solar water heater) and 41,500 solar power PV certificates […]
200 MW of new solar farms transforming former QLD coal town
Edify Energy has announced it will build two new solar farms in the former Queensland coal mining hub of Collinsville. The company has secured finance to construct the 150 MW Daydream Solar Farm and 50 MW Hayman Solar Farm. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has provided $90 million for both projects, as part of a […]
Smart device encourages efficient energy use
New investment is set to boost production of an award-winning efficient energy device. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing $2 million in clean-tech company Wattwatchers to help develop the power-measuring device. The system shows real-time energy use, allowing consumers to take control of their power consumption. The device means consumers no longer have […]
Clean energy funding boosts electric vehicle conversions
Clean energy funding will enable the conversion of commercial trucks and vans to electric vehicles in Australia. Victorian manufacturer SEA Electric will use the $5 million grant to boost its conversion of medium-duty truck and commercial vans to electricity. The Clean Energy Investment Fund finance will be channeled through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). […]
Concentrated Solar Thermal is a missed opportunity: CEC
The Australian energy market is missing a great opportunity by not exploring the full potential of Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) this week added its support for CST along with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is currently investigating the feasibility of CST as part of its Advancing Renewables program. According […]
AEMC expands eligibility for frequency control ancillary services
The Australian Energy Market Commission is expanding the number of retail customers who are eligible to provide stability to the electrical grid. To maintain a stable power supply, generators must provide as close to a 50 Hz signal as possible. Frequency control ancillary services (FCAS) manipulate the power supply to achieve this. FCAS are procured from market […]
Tesla opens first car showroom in Queensland
Tesla officially opened its first Queensland electric vehicles showroom in Brisbane‘s Fortitude Valley today. The Store and Service Centre at the Valley’s Homemaker centre will sell Tesla’s Model X and Model S vehicles. In addition, there will be four supercharging bays on site. According to Tesla, the store is the first in the Sunshine State […]
Sydney council rolls out solar power systems
Canterbury Bankstown Council plans to install solar power systems on five city buildings to lower electricity costs and counter climate change. Administrator Richard Colley said the new solar kits would make the buildings some of the City’s most energy efficient. “We have already installed 10 solar systems in its facilities so far,” Mr Colley said. “[These […]
