Solar power trading with your neighbour: the next big thing?
A trend for solar power trading in locally produced solar energy is catching on across the globe. In the New York borough of Brooklyn, you can now purchase ‘organic local’ solar power right off your neighbour’s roof. A Brooklyn start-up lets residents auction rooftop solar power directly to their neighbours, creating a market for home-grown clean […]
Printable solar panels technology debuts in Melbourne
The first public demonstration of new printable solar panels took place in Melbourne this week. The technology was debuted at PacPrint, the annual technology showcase for the printing and graphics industry. Victoria’s Energy Minister Lisa D’Ambrosio opened the event, saying her government was committed to supporting new energy solutions such as the printable solar panels. […]
Coal power not the answer: Why renewable energy can help end poverty says Oxfam
Coal power equals poverty, and the Australian government’s aggressive fixation on expanding coal exports to developing nations is putting communities at increasing risk of harm from climate change. That’s the conclusion of the new More Coal Equals More Poverty report from Oxfam, which says coal-fueled climate change could force more than 120 million people into extreme […]
Solar cooker brings sunshine to Australian campers
A kickstarter campaign to help create a solar cooker that can be taken anywhere has achieved its funding goal and could be popping up around you soon. Solsource Sport which has been unveiled by One Earth Design touts impressively to be able to cook in sun, wind or snow. According to One Earth Design the […]
Solar PV research funded to the tune of $20 million by ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $20 million in solar PV research and development funding aimed at making the solar power of the future cheaper. The new funding will drive innovation in homegrown solar PV technologies, recognised as a major growth area of the future clean economy, according to a press release by the […]
Concentrated Solar Thermal research backed by ARENA
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has just announced a push to research how concentrated sunlight, or Concentrated Solar Thermal, could generate affordable, reliable, renewable energy with built-in storage for Australia’s national grids. This research will be conducted by seeking industry information on the project to better understand what is required according to a press […]
CEC says Australia’s power grid needs to modernise
Australia’s power grid needs a modern solution to sustain its 50 Hz electricity supply. The Clean Energy Council (CEC) issues the warning in a new paper titled, ‘Arresting frequency changes in a modern electricity system’. The CEC argues that massive gas- and coal-powered turbines keep Australia’s power grid close to the optimum 50 Hz. This is because the inertia […]
Australian Electric Vehicle Council launches, calls for renewable electricity
The new Australian Electric Vehicle Council will bring together car makers, energy and infrastructure stakeholders. The council launched this week in Canberra with a mandate to promote electric vehicle uptake and clean electricity sources. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the Australian new vehicle market reached 1.178 million in 2016. Of that, only 4,440 were electric […]
Battery storage recommendations announced by Clean Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council have suggested sweeping reforms in response to issues within the battery storage sector to help consumers as well as the growing industry as a whole. There are 13 recommendations detailed in the Clean Energy Councils report, with the suggested changes ranging from rewarding those who adopt storage to what the government […]
Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index: Australia ranks fifth in the world
Australia has risen to fifth on the global Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index. The index looks at the conditions for renewable energy in 40 countries. It is issued by global power and utilities company EY. Last year Australia was number 10 on the list, up from 13 in 2015. China tops the list, followed by India, […]
