Australia’s Electricity Prices Boost The Case For Going Solar
A study released on Tuesday shows pricing for residential electricity supply in Australia is among the highest in the world, with South Australia at the top of the list.
Obama On Solar, Oil Subsidies And ‘Flat Earthers’
U.S. President Barack Obama has ridiculed the anti-solar lobby’s criticisms of the industry and has again called for an end to $4 billion in U.S. subsidies to the oil sector.
USA Solar Companies To Lead The Way In Sustainability
An industry-wide commitment of environmental and social responsibility released by the USA’s Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) aims to ensure its members ‘spread the love’ throughout the sector by applying the principals of sustainability and respect for human rights to the workplace.
IPART Calls For End To Solar Credits Rebate
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) ignorance of the value home solar power systems contribute to Australia’s energy mix seems to be showing again.
Solar ‘Trade War’ Ruling Announced
It appears the so-called ‘solar trade war’ between the USA and China has ended – not with a bang, but with a whimper in the form of small tariffs on the import of cheap Chinese solar panels into the country.
Accusations Greenpeace Australia’s Anti-Coal Efforts Funded Via CIA
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has accused Greenpeace Australia of sourcing funding from a US environmental charity supported by the USA’s CIA.
Wind Power Trumps Coal-Fired Electricity Generation In South Australia
While some state governments continue to look down their noses at wind turbines; in South Australia, wind power has been warmly embraced and last year generated more electricity than coal.
Can Solar Provide A Third Of Australia’s Energy Capacity In 10 Years?
Those most aggrieved by the Draft Energy White Paper released last December come from the solar industry, which the DEWP document suggested doesn’t really exist writes RenewEconomy’s Giles Parkinson.
South Australia’s SolarOasis A Step Closer
A $230 million solar power project situated at Whyalla in South Australia has moved closer to completion after the signing of a funding deed between the consortium developing it and the Commonwealth government.
Australia’s Largest Rooftop Commercial Solar Power Project Announced
NEXTDC Limited has announced what will be Australia’s largest privately-owned rooftop solar panel system at its Port Melbourne data centre. The solar farm will be installed by award-winning solar provider, Energy Matters.