Ngunggilanha: The Sharing Principle Approach to Advancing First Nations People in the Renewables Transition
In the heart of Australia’s renewable energy revolution, a powerful idea is taking shape. It’s an idea rooted in the Wiradjuri word ngunggilanha, meaning to share or exchange, and it’s driving a groundbreaking initiative called Yurruga, which means ‘sun’ in the same indigenous language. Megan Jones and Joe Williams, two of the co-founders of Yurruga, […]
REC Launches Most Powerful Residential Rooftop Solar Panel Yet, 470W Alpha Pure-RX, Expands Alpha Model Range at All-Energy 2023
REC Group proudly announces its presentation of the REC Alpha Pure-RX at All-Energy Australia in Melbourne from 25-26 October 2023 (Stand Number: N113). The REC Alpha Pure-RX stands tall as REC Solar’s highest power-class residential solar panel. It boasts an impressive power output of up to 470 Wp and a power density of 226W/m2. This […]
Google Map-Powered Solar API: A New Way to Understand Your Rooftop Solar Potential
In a groundbreaking move, tech giant Google has unveiled plans to offer application programming interfaces (API) datasets designed for the solar industry to empower businesses with comprehensive rooftop solar data. This initiative, known as the Solar API, comprises essential building, rooftop, shading, and solar panel configuration data for over 320 million buildings across 40 countries. […]
EH2 Raises $380M to Become the Hydrogen Unicorn, Fortescue ‘Lead Investor’ in Electrolyser Startup
Electric Hydrogen’s (EH2’s) successful Series C funding round, led by prominent investors and joined by a consortium of strategic backers such as Fortescue, marks a significant step forward in the journey toward green hydrogen production. With their cutting-edge electrolysers and unwavering commitment to reducing the cost of green hydrogen, Electric Hydrogen (EH2) is poised to […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Risks: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Scenario
In this page When it comes to batteries, the term “lithium-ion” has become almost synonymous with the power sources that fuel our daily lives, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, in the world of energy storage, not all lithium-ion batteries are created equal, and they certainly don’t carry the same risks. It’s a common misconception […]
Electric Vehicles in Australia 2025: Are They the Future of Automotive?
Will EVs dominate Australia’s roads in 2025? Explore the future of automotive with Energy Matters. Learn more!
Micro-Pumped Hydro From Farm Dams: A New Energy Storage Solution for Australia
A groundbreaking study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney suggests that Australia’s vast agricultural water reservoirs, commonly used for farm irrigation, could serve as a pioneering solution for energy storage in the age of variable renewables. The research, published in Applied Energy, explores the idea of creating tens of thousands […]
Solar Victoria Rebates: Changes to the Solar Homes Program
In an effort to promote renewable energy adoption and sustainability across Victoria, Solar Victoria has announced significant changes to its Solar Homes Program. These changes making the customer easier for them to access solar rebates and loans for solar panels and related technologies. This progressive step forward represents a significant boon for both the environment […]
CEC Updates PV Module Approved List to Meet New International Standards
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced significant updates to its Photovoltaic (PV) module approved lists’ application requirements, aligning them with the 2021 edition of the IEC 61215 Standards series. These changes are expected to have a considerable impact on the solar energy industry in Australia. Are you looking to save money on your electricity […]
Summer is Coming! Will My Solar Panels Perform Better in the Heat?
Australian summers are legendary. Some pack quite the punch, with temperatures soaring into the 40s. Others can be almost spring-like with mild days and short bursts of heatwaves. What we can hang our hat on is that summer rings in months of hot weather. So, while the sun is shining and the temperature rises, how […]
