Wind and solar power are unstoppable, even without government support: Deloitte report
Australian wind and solar power are booming despite the Australian government’s retreat on carbon emissions and energy policy, a Deloitte report claims. The ‘Global Renewable Energy Trends’ report also says Australia enjoys the lowest global cost for solar panels. South Australia and China are named as cheapest locations for concentrated solar generation. Renewables have now […]
Josh Frydenberg: Honouring Paris agreement commitment will not affect electricity prices
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told radio presenter Alan Jones today that sticking to the Paris agreement commitment on emissions reduction makes no difference one way or the other when it comes to energy prices and reliability. When quizzed about the Paris accord on Jones’ radio show, Frydenberg said the real issue was doing everything possible to reduce power […]
Property owners clean energy guide lays out cost-saving options
A new, easy to use property owners clean energy guide sets out the options and financial benefits of clean energy for property owners and managers. Produced by the Property Council of Australian and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the ‘Distributed Energy in the Property Sector’ guide suggests practical, clean energy options for property owners and […]
Clean Energy Council’s 100th approved solar retailer
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is celebrating its 100th Approved Solar Retailer under a scheme designed to give customers safe choices. The Approved Solar Retailer program helps Australians choose a solar company committed to safe, quality solar installations. As a result customers receive a minimum five-year whole-of-system product warranty. They also enjoy customer service over […]
Victoria takes the lead on state solar installation subsidies
Recent developments show that Victoria is leading the pack when it comes to state solar installation subsidies. The Andrews Government’s Solar Homes scheme announced in August is a glittering carrot dangled by a government facing a November election. But when it comes to solar energy policy, let’s accept that the ends may have to justify […]
California signs bill for 100% clean energy by 2045
California has made into law an ambitious bill mandating a target of 100% clean energy, reports PV Magazine. Governor Jerry Brown signed the SB100 bill this week, which stipulates targets of 60 per cent clean energy by 2030 and the remaining 40 per cent by 2045. The state has also been progressing renewable energy targets for […]
New Victorian regulations to prevent overshadowing solar panels
The Victorian state government has announced regulations to prevent overshadowing solar panels by new developments. The new rulings will apply under amendments to the Victorian Planning Provisions and will come into effect in late September of 2018. This means that in the future all planning schemes will need to consider how new developments impact on neighbouring […]
Victorian homeowners to get half price solar batteries in renewable roll-out
The Victorian state government will provide half price solar batteries for 10,000 households if re-elected in November. The $40 million energy storage plan is part of the Andrews Government’s Solar Homes initiative. The subsidised solar program has received more than 9,000 applications since it opened on August 19. Eligible homeowners will therefore save up to […]
Six new renewable energy farms in regional Victoria to drive down energy prices
Six new wind and solar farms planned for regional Victoria are expected to lower Victorian energy prices. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio today visited the Ararat Wind Farm to announce the six successful projects that will produce enough electricity to power 646,273 households. The projects should help the Andrews Government meet […]
Australia’s electricity sector could be 100% renewable by 2030: ANU analysis
Australia’s electricity sector could consist of 100% renewable energy by 2030, according to new analysis from the Australian National University. Data contained in an ANU report shows that during 2018/19 Australia will install around 10,400 MW of renewable energy generation. This new capacity is split between 7,200 MW of large-scale solar and wind power, together with […]