Victoria Could Run On The Power Of The Sun
A new report from the Climate Commission says Victoria receives enough energy from the sun to produce double the state’s current electricity needs.
Victoria Solar Feed In Tariff Review Countdown
Victoria now has Australia’s most generous solar feed in tariff incentive; but it may not hold this status for much longer.
REC Wins Customer Value Enhancement Award
REC has been named recipient of the Global 2011 Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement for making solar power solutions more accessible around the world.
EU Offshore Wind Power Capacity Jumps 50%
132 new offshore wind turbines, representing a capacity of 523.2 megawatts (MW) were connected to the grid in Europe in the first half of this year.
All Systems Go For Capital East Solar Farm
Australia’s first solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage demonstration facility will be constructed at Bungendore in New South Wales.
Hanwha SolarOne To Offer Home Solar With Battery Storage
Hanwha SolarOne is the latest solar panel manufacturer to set its sights on combining its products with energy storage systems for residential applications.
Electricity Consumption – Keeping Up With The Joneses
How does your electricity consumption stack up against other households in your area? A new online tool provided by the Australian Government shows you.
Australia Ranks Equal 6th In Energy Efficiency
The European Union, Australia and China share the 6th spot in the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) first International Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Not All Solar Panels Are Equal (Video)
Australian solar provider Energy Matters has released a short video to help consumers in selecting solar modules and to highlight the fact not all solar panels are equal.
What Is A ‘Plug And Play’ Grid Tie Solar Inverter?
Plug-in grid connect solar inverters have begun appearing in Australia – so what are they, how do they work and should you use one?