‘Coal cash’ to slash Wollongong electricity bills with rooftop solar solution
A Wollongong mayoral candidate is calling for a $400,000 ‘coal cash’ loan scheme to fund rooftop solar for low-income households. In a statement to Energy Matters, Greens mayoral candidate Mithra Cox said she wants to establish a $400,000 fund for interest-free loans. Loans would be available to Wollongong residents on low incomes to buy rooftop solar. The loan […]
New atlas maps solar hot spots around the world
Investors and governments now have a new tool to find the best areas for solar power generation around the world. The Global Solar Atlas is said to be the most detailed tool of its kind. It was developed by Solargis and funded by the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. The Atlas displays the annual […]
Bloomberg predicts strong US renewable industry future
The US renewable industry is set for long-term growth, according to a leading clean energy research organisation. Generating costs are falling and the industry is becoming more resilient, says Head of Americas at Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Ethan Zindler. Dispelling negative press reports, Mr Zindler told Yale’s Clean Energy Finance Forum (CEFF) that US solar […]
National Energy Summit attracts key stakeholders
Early bird bookings are open for a major national energy conference designed to tackle Australia’s energy crisis. The inaugural AFR National Energy Summit is being organised by the Australian Financial Review in association with Deloitte. It will explore Australia’s rich potential for solar power, wind and other renewables. Speakers include Chief Scientist Alan Finkel and Energy […]
Clean energy finance for South Australian landlords
Landlords in South Australia have a new way to finance clean energy upgrades in their commercial buildings. The SA Government has introduced Building Upgrade Finance as part of its plan to turn Adelaide into the world’s first carbon neutral city. This is good news for landlords keen to improve energy efficiency and cut costs by […]
Renewables summit boosts North Queensland economy
A one-day summit staged in Townsville this month will highlight the huge economic potential of renewable energy and solar storage in North Queensland. The Powering North Queensland Summit will explore the employment and economic opportunities presented by renewable energy and energy storage projects. It will focus on the potential of residential, commercial and large-scale solar projects […]
Tasmanian and NSW Labor parties back ambitious renewables target
NSW Labor has used its annual conference to call for a decisive renewables target, bringing Australia into line with international efforts. Delegates at both the NSW and Tasmanian Labor Conferences held over the weekend kept up the pressure on the Federal Labor Party to stick with a carbon price policy. They urged the party’s leadership to […]
NSW publishes guide to buying a home solar battery system
The NSW Government is helping householders buy in to solar battery storage systems with a new guide. The NSW Home Solar Battery Guide, published this month, aims to help households buy the right battery system. The guide covers topics like ‘Understanding your energy use’, ‘Your home power station’, and ‘Will a battery save me money?’. […]
NSW Government approves four new solar projects in state’s west
Four new solar projects in western NSW will generate power for more than 100,000 homes. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment approved the clean energy projects this week. Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony Roberts welcomed the Nevertire, Walgett, Gilgandra and Metz projects. Mr Roberts said the projects will create 645 local construction jobs. […]
UK’s world-leading battery technology drive
A major £246 billion investment will help establish the UK as the world leader in battery technology. UK Business and Environment Secretary Greg Clark announced major funding for battery technology this week as the first phase of Britain’s Industrial Strategy roll-out. The Faraday Challenge was launched with a £45 million competition to establish a battery research centre. […]