Canada Breezes Past 10GW Wind Power Milestone
Canada has celebrated Global Wind Day by announcing it has become the 7th nation in the world to surpass 10,000 MW of installed wind power; enough to provide energy for over three million homes. According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), the milestone was achieved after the June 10 commissioning of Ontario’s 270 MW […]
EMC Selected For Western Australian Energy Storage Project
Energy Made Clean (EMC) has been chosen by Western Australian energy provider Synergy to supply and install a trial battery storage system at Alkimos Beach. In March, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced funding for a trial of rooftop solar with battery storage at the new estate, located north of Perth. The project includes […]
IEA Sees A Bright Future For Solar
Energy related carbon emissions could peak as early as 2020 if five key policy measures are implemented by governments says the International Energy Agency – including the phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies. The IEA’s “Bridge Scenario” in the just-released World Energy Outlook Special Report on Energy and Climate Change report says peak emissions could […]
2014: Renewables Trumped Nuclear Power Generation In Europe
New figures show the global solar industry continues to achieve extraordinary growth year on year, with a record 40 gigawatts (GW) of PV systems installed in 2014, lifting total capacity worldwide to 178 GW. According to Global Market Outlook 2015-2019 from SolarPower Europe – the first publication from the former European Photovoltaic Industries Association (EPIA) […]
Wind Farm Development Simplified In Victoria
Applications made for new wind farms under Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government will now be simpler due to planning changes that will streamline project approvals. Announced last week, the changes will see applications for wind farms and supporting infrastructure be assessed together, rather that multiple applications needing to be made to State and local governments. “We […]
Battlefield RET : Reloaded
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent yet another shiver down the spine of Australia’s renewable energy industry and invoked a refreshed round of outrage among clean power supporters. Echoing Treasurer Joe Hockey’s sentiments a few month earlier, Prime Minister Abbott made his feelings about wind turbines clearly known while chatting with radio host Alan Jones […]
SunEdison Australia Adding Home Battery Systems
———UPDATE : December 22, 2015. Pre-order your Tesla Powerwall here!——– The team at SunEdison Australia are gearing up to add battery storage options to their residential solar power system product lineup – including the recently launched SunEdison Energy Plan. The company will incorporate battery systems into packages for outright purchase and as a SunEdison Energy […]
Shifting Gears: From Car Components To Solar Power
With the exodus of car manufacturing in Australia, some component manufacturers are diversifying into producing items for the renewable energy sector. The Australian Government’s $20 million Automotive Diversification Programme has resulted in a significant renewable energy export opportunity for South Australian company, Precision Components. The company received a $1 million investment from the Australian Government […]
US Residential Solar Installs Set New Record
1,306 MW of solar PV was installed in the USA during the first quarter of this year, the sixth consecutive quarter where the 1GW mark was exceeded. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Q1 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, residential solar was a standout performer; growing 76% compared to the […]
NAB/CEFC Launch Discounted Financing For Solar Power
A new initiative from National Australia Bank (NAB) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is offering small to medium sized businesses access to discounted financing for solar panels and energy efficiency upgrades. The $120 million program will offer a rate 70 basis points below NAB’s standard equipment finance rate on qualifying projects up to […]
