NSW solar tender calls for CEC Approved Solar Retailers
The NSW government is issuing a public tender to install solar PV and battery storage systems in public buildings. But the successful bidder must be a Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer (aka CEC approved solar retailers). The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is calling on approved solar retailers to service schools, TAFEs, offices, […]
Report shows US renewable energy gaining as country turns its back on coal despite Trump support
Despite President Trump’s campaign promise to put coal at the top of his energy agenda, the facts speaks for themselves: America is turning its back on coal and in the US renewable energy is charging ahead. The latest US Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows nothing but bad news for […]
Victorian solar higher feed-in tariff welcomed by community
Victorian solar panel owners could see the feed-in tariff they get for supplying energy into the main grid nearly triple this year. That’s if the Victorian Essential Services Commission successfully introduces a transition to a “time-varying” feed-in tariff. Community groups have welcomed the potentially higher feed-in tariff. The payment is currently a minimum of 11.3 […]
Soaring temperatures prompt warnings on heat wave electricity supply
Australia’s sizzling summer is about to put the electricity grid to the test as the Australian Energy Market Operator issues a new heat warning. In a heat wave electricity supply is particularly tested by the demand for air conditioning. AEMO’s weather service provider issued forecast temperatures this week for Victoria that are equal to or […]
Community solar energy projects give renters access to cheap solar power
Renters and low-income earners can often feel they are stuck with high electricity bills because they are locked out of opportunities for solar power. The growth of community solar energy projects in Australia, however, may be offering a solution. A community solar project is one where solar energy is shared around a community. There is […]
Albury family uses solar plus battery to eliminate electricity costs
A family living in Thurgoona, NSW, a suburb of Albury, has discovered just how much money they can save by installing solar panels combined with energy storage batteries. According to a report in the Border Mail, the solar plus battery strategy means that not only has the family’s electricity bills have been completely slashed, they have […]
China rolls out world’s first solar highway
China says it has opened the world’s first solar highway designed to generate energy as well as handle traffic. The 5,875 square metres of highway in Jinan runs for one kilometre, including two lanes and an emergency strip. The ground-breaking highway is made up of three layers: Transparent concrete on top Photovoltaic solar panels in […]
$55 million for stage 2 of Queensland solar farm
Oakey in the Darling Downs will be the site of the next Queensland Solar Farm, and the farm will receive a further $55 million from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The Corporation is adding to its initial $19.5 million commitment to the 80 MW farm. CEFC Large-Scale Solar lead Gloria Chan said the project […]
Queenslanders to get energy efficient appliance rebates
Queensland households will soon be enjoying government rebates for buying energy efficient appliances. These apply to new four-star appliances bought by householders after 1 January 2018. Rebates are: $300 for air conditioners. $250 for fridges. $200 for washing machines. Households may therefore save up to $50 per year with energy-efficient fridges and washing machines. Annual […]
Victorian renewable energy farm to be a ‘world-first’
The Andrews government has announced its intention to build a large renewable energy farm in western Victoria. The wind and energy storage battery farm should create about 1,300 jobs in the region. The project will also be a ‘world first’ – in that it will be the world’s first ever crop farm to be powered entirely by […]