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Do you want the good news or the bad news? Let’s start with the good news: Australia’s surge in rooftop solar and wind energy has successfully reduced coal pollution, according to new data. The bad news? Australia still had the highest levels of greenhouse gas pollution from coal per person than any other developed country […]
When it comes to politics, smoke and mirrors abound. This is especially the case when it comes to environmental policies and big business. As Australians head to the polls this Saturday, major political parties have set out their respective emission reduction strategies and targets. As part of the Morrison Government’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan, $464 million […]
The 320MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (PAREP), the largest wind and solar energy hybrid facility in Australia, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Woolworths Group. The supply deal, starting in July, is expected to account for around 10% of PAREP’s total output when it is in full production, and see the retailer […]
In an apparent world first, Australian researchers have demonstrated a previously theoretical process – that solar power can be generated at night. While the concept of capturing the sun’s energy at night may seem contradictory, a team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) was able to do just that by harnessing the Earth’s own […]
And just like that, we’ve made it to the season finale of Open Homes Australia – and what a fascinating journey it’s been. We’ve seen some incredible properties and inspiring designs, but what stands out the most for us is the wealth of innovation and smart technology that is helping ordinary Australians achieve sustainable living […]
In Energy Matter’s weekly podcast, Road to Zero, we’ve been asking renewable energy industry insiders about the trends to watch in 2022. Time and time again, the concept of electrification has come up as a major trend – so what does it mean? “Electrify everything” is the rallying cry of a growing number of energy […]
The WA state budget 2022-23, handed down today, includes $60 million to accelerate the use of zero-emission vehicles. The state’s Clean Energy Car Fund includes $36.5 million for $3,500 rebates for the first 10,000 people who buy an electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a price tag of less than $70,000. The budget includes […]
BP is reportedly close to taking a 30 per cent equity stake in the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), a massive project that could see 16 gigawatts of onshore wind and 10 gigawatts of solar used to produce vast amounts of green hydrogen and ammonia. The rumoured deal, reported in The Australian on Monday, would […]
In Episode 9 of Open Homes Australia, a couple on a journey towards self-sufficiency shows how they achieve “technically off-grid” living with the help of the solar dream team: Specialized Solar & Electrical, Suntech solar panels, a Tesla Powerwall and a Sunways solar inverter distributed by Lawrence & Hanson Solar + Solutions. Keep reading to […]
As the effects of climate change worsen, thousands of Australian homes will be at risk of becoming uninsurable. A detailed analysis released by the Climate Council has found that by 2030, one in 25 Australian homes will be uninsurable due to extreme weather and climate change. This number rises to one in seven homes within […]
