Climate Council review calls for urgent action on renewables
The Climate Council has called on the Federal Government to take decisive action across solar power and climate change issues according to a review submitted to Parliament. Across the submission there are nine recommendations which range from building energy systems to changes relating to transparency and data. Among the report’s recommendations include introducing a solar […]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency: Solar top priority of new funding model
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says it will focus specifically on fostering the nation’s solar power industry under a new $800 million investment plan. The plan, dubbed Innovating Energy, sets out new priorities for the Agency as it helps guide Australia’s transition to a low-carbon economy. “As Australia shifts from fossil fuel generation to […]
Renewable Energy Investment in Australia Hits a Record High
An industry report shows that in 2016 Australian renewable energy investment hit a record high. The Clean Energy Regulator 2016 report details Australia’s progress towards achieving its 2020 renewable energy target. It shows that of 98 new power plants accredited in 2016, 86 were solar power plants. Large-scale renewable energy investment in 2016 was five […]
110MW solar farm project switching hands
The Darling Downs solar farm project exchanged hands today with Origin Energy selling the site to the APA group. APA will take on the development cost and acquisition of the plant which will total an estimated $200 million and a grant by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advancing Renewables Program. Construction of the plant […]
Cut Energy Costs: Mining Industry Must Embrace Solar Energy
Mines should embrace solar power to cut energy costs. The comment comes from a review by Energy and Mines that claims solar can offset the energy costs of mining. Most noteworthy is that energy costs can be up to 15 per cent of a mine’s input costs. “Some mines in Australia operate in incredibly remote locations, and the cost […]
Solar Energy Conference talks on Solar, Batteries and IoT
The 55th Annual Solar Energy Conference kicked off its second day with talks about all things solar, battery storage and smart homes. The well attended event showcased in Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition centre featured speakers from all around Australia. It also showcased latest technologies from well known Battery storage and Solar brands such Enphase and REC. […]
Feed-in tariff for NSW could double under new recommendation
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) draft recommendation to double the voluntary solar feed-in tariff for New South Wales solar homes has been welcomed by industry groups. In its latest draft review for 2017-18, IPART raised the benchmark range for solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs) from 5.5 to 7.2 cents per kilowatt hour (c/kWh) to […]
Buying solar online scams targeting consumers
Consumers have been reminded to stay vigilant about buying solar online as online shoppers have once again been stung after buying solar products from untrustworthy sellers. It is alleged by online users that some shoppers have been promised systems with 60 Watt panels but after testing have only performed at a 30 Watt level, leaving […]
Solar industry growth signs as SMA posts stellar 2016
The amount of solar power produced and the amount of revenue generated in 2016 has gone up for company SMA according to a recent report released. This reflects the widely perceived increased health of the solar industry. This growth is coming after a exceptional year in 2016 across the solar energy sector worldwide. The inverter output […]
India Can Ignore Coal Until 2027 – if it Meets Renewable Energy Targets
India will not have to add to its current coal-based energy generation until 2027, according to a recent analysis, as long as it meets its renewable energy targets. The Boom and Bust 2017 global coal report found a 48 per cent drop in coal plant pre-construction in 2016, a 62 per cent drop in construction starts, […]
