Solar power now available in Karratha, WA
Residents and businesses in Karratha, WA, may soon halve their power bills by installing solar energy systems courtesy of a local energy provider. The power company is piloting a new product in the city of Karratha for residents and small business owners, which includes solar panels, inverters and batteries. The new Karratha solar energy product will […]
Aussies want energy efficiency and lower power bills: YouGov Galaxy Poll
Australians want government to step up and deliver energy efficient policies offering lower power bills for homes and businesses. A YouGov Galaxy survey shows 90 per cent of voters think governments should play a role in reducing power bills. And 88 per cent support government investment in energy efficiency. The poll also revealed strong support […]
Renewable energy zones needed to reduce infrastructure costs: AEMC
A proposal to create renewable energy zones would see new wind, hydro and solar power generators clustered together. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is exploring ways to create zones that allow new sustainable generators to connect to the power system at lowest possible cost. An AEMC discussion paper launched this week calls for new […]
Adelaide rooftop solar could supply 25% of CBD energy needs
Adelaide rooftop solar could supply over a quarter of the CBD’s energy needs, a new report has found. Nearly half the CBD’s roof space could house 516,000 solar power panels, according to analysis from the Australian Photovoltaic Institute (APVI). The Spatial Analysis of Solar Potential in Adelaide report used APVI’s Solar Potential Tool (SunSPoT), developed by […]
DC Power Co. – new solar-focused power company attracts 15,000 investors
An Australian solar-focused power company has attracted 15,000 investors using a unique crowdfunding campaign. During the Smart Energy Expo this week in Sydney, DC Power Co. announced it had reached its minimum target of $1,750,000 needed to start trading. Built for solar system owners, by solar owners, according to DC Power Co. this result makes it […]
SunSPoT app finds sweet spot to install solar panels
The University of NSW (UNSW) has officially launched SunSPoT, a free online tool that enables users to calculate their rooftop’s solar power generation potential. The Australia Photovoltaics Institute (AVPI) developed the tool, with ARENA providing the initial funding. UNSW said the project provides an example of how collaborations can occur between governments, research organisations and the private […]
sonnenFlat solar battery system cuts electricity bill to near-zero
A Sydney family is using an innovative solar and battery solution to take their quarterly power bill from Energy Australia close to zero. The sonnenFlat system allows the Fenech family to link up with other sonnen battery owners in Australia, creating a virtual power plant for its users. Under the sonnenFlat system, the Fenechs receive […]
Apple beats Microsoft to reach 100 per cent renewable energy target
Apple has topped rival Microsoft by reaching its 100 per cent renewable target in facilities across 43 countries. In a battle of the giants, the software company has subsequently announced its global offices, retail stores and data centres are all running on 100 per cent clean energy. Interestingly, tech rival Microsoft Corp broke new ground […]
Tasmanian solar farm, state’s largest, helps farmers slash power bills
The largest Tasmanian solar farm will supply energy to the state grid as well as helping farmers offset energy bills. Wesley Vale Solar Farm is on track to produce up to 25,600 MWh of electricity per year. This is enough to power 2,900 homes. Meanwhile, the 12.5 MW Epuron Projects Pty Ltd scheme and a smaller Powercom […]
Australia could reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2032: ANU prediction
Exponential growth in wind and solar places 100 per cent renewable energy within global reach by 2032, according to two Australian experts. Professor of Engineering Andrew Blakers and Research Fellow Matthew Stocks, both from Australian National University (ANU), claim wind and solar panel installations are growing so fast they will overtake coal-fired power by the […]