Solar Energy: In The Interests Of Australia’s National Security
For any country, power generation facilities provide a very attractive target for hostile parties or states. Take out a few power plants and you instantly have chaos, severely compromising not only the target, but a massive region beyond. A nation in disarray is a nation that is unable to effectively defend itself. There is a solution for Australia – solar energy.
Australian Government Boosts Solar Hot Water Rebate
BREAKING NEWS: Just over an hour ago, the Australian Government released details of its $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan. Among the initiatives was a commitment to raise the solar hot water rebate of $1000 to $1600.
Solar Powered Air Conditioning Being Developed In Australia
With the likelihood of extreme weather events becoming more frequent and the demand for air-conditioning during such times continually increasing, Australia’s electricity infrastructure faces dire challenges. Dr Mike Dennis from the Australian National University is seeking to address the issue with the development of revolutionary solar powered air conditioning technology
Frustrated Solar Owner Threatens To Smash Panels
Victorian home owner and environmental consultant Peter Allan recently invested $24,000 on a 2.4 kilowatt grid connected solar power system consisting of 14 solar panels, but was frustrated to discover that his contribution to reducing Australian greenhouse gas emissions was penalised.
Sunpower Powers Along
While the global economic crisis is putting pressure on every industry, even the renewable energy sector, some solar panel companies continue to perform very strongly.
Solar Energy – A Solution To Australia’s Heatwave Blackouts
The southern Australian states of Victoria and South Australia have been enduring a gruelling heatwave for over a week – and it looks set to continue for some days to come. While the sun is perceived as an enemy, solar energy could provide the solution to prevent a reoccurrence of the electricity crisis that has occurred.
Australia Solar Credits Scheme Questioned By ATA
The upcoming Australian Solar Credits scheme, due to replace the current Solar Homes and Communities Program $8,000 rebate in July this year has come under scrutiny by the Alternative Energy Association (ATA).
Australia And The International Renewable Energy Agency
Government delegates from more than 100 countries attended the first meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Bonn, Germany and 75 countries signed the founding document of IRENA. Australia was not one of them
Students Switching Schools Onto Solar Energy
Australian students concerned about energy related carbon dioxide emissions might want to pay a visit to the site of Students For Solar Schools, a group in the USA, for a bit of inspiration that can be applied locally.
Solar Power Vs Clean Coal In Australia
It’s been revealed a solar gross feed in tariff scheme would have only cost households in the Australian state of Victoria in the range of an additional 2 and 4% on current electricity bills. Solar power is looking increasingly attractive compared to “clean coal” technology, which has been estimated to increase current power generation costs 50 to 75%.
