Australian-Israeli Venture Turns Emissions Into Fuel With Solar Energy
An Israeli-Australian venture aims to use concentrated solar power technology to turn carbon emissions from coal fired power generators in Victoria into fuel.
Myth Busting: Winter And Solar Power output
With winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – upon us, it’s an appropriate time to bust another myth about rooftop solar panels.
100% GreenPower Customers Shouldn’t Be Whacked With Carbon Tax
The Sustainable Energy Association of Australia (SEA) says the many thousands of electricity customers opting for 100% GreenPower products available from electricity retailers shouldn’t be hit with any carbon price related power bill increases from July 1.
Solar Panels Cutting Australia’s Mains Electricity Consumption
Results of a study show energy efficiency efforts and home solar power installations are reducing Australia’s mains grid supplied electricity consumption – and wholesale electricity prices too.
Australian Electricity Price Rise Roundup
We’ve reported on Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales’ recently announced electricity price rises – now it’s the A.C.T., Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania’s turn. Here’s a national snapshot of looming power cost hikes across Australia.
Could Japan Eclipse Germany In Solar Power?
Japan embracing solar isn’t just good news for that country – it will have positive flow on effects around the world.
AuSES Calls For National ‘Same Price for Solar Power’
AuSES has called on the Coalition to back a national solar feed in tariff scheme where system owners are paid fair value for the solar electricity they export to the mains grid
Carbon Capture (Or How To Blow $122 Million)
How many residential rooftop solar panel systems can $122 million buy? A lot. How much does the same amount buy in terms of progress in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)? Very little it seems.
Australia A Coal Drug Dealer, Its Citizens And The World Its Junkies
Renewable energy’s growth in recent years is impressive, but the rumoured death of coal is greatly exaggerated – and Australia continues to be a Typhoid Mary spreading its disease.
Networks Should Have Nothing To Fear From Solar PV
A comprehensive study from the CSIRO finds that fears about the impact of solar energy on grid stability has been overblown, and Australia could easily absorb a lot more PV without any major issues.
