WA Government: New commitment of $5.5 Million Hydrogen Hub
Western Australian government committed to the land and additional state funding totalling $5.5 million to accelerate the Mid West Hydrogen Hub development. The grant was announced at the Mid-West Major Projects conference in Geraldton. “The McGowan Government is committing an additional $5.5 million to plan works and studies that will help fast-track the development of […]
Community Solar: What You Should Know
Discover the power of shared solar! Join the community solar movement in Australia and reduce your energy costs today. Invest in solar energy community projects and contribute to a greener future.
Heat Pumps vs. Gas or Electric Heating: Which is the Best Choice?
Did you know that over half of Australians use gas to heat their homes? Indeed, only a few people know that there is a more cost-effective option that is also energy-efficient. What is a heat pump? Heat pumps feature technology that gathers heat from outside and warms the system to a higher temperature. The heat […]
Solar Panel Rooftop Placement Mapping That Can Help Solar Installations
On This Page Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with around 30% of homes with rooftop solar PV. As of 31 January 2022, more than 3 million rooftop solar PV systems have been installed across Australia. The cost of a home solar PV system starts at around $3500 for a basic installation. Prices […]
German Startup Acquires $100m Market Share In Australia
German startup 1komma5° (1point5 degrees in German), a group of Europe’s top cleantech entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, acquired a significant investment in Natural Solar, the largest home solar and solar battery installer in Australia. The startup operates mainly in Germany and Sweden. Over the coming 18 months, 1komma5° will invest a further $100 million […]
Do You Need Council Approval For Solar Panels?
On this page If you’re considering installing solar, you will undoubtedly have many questions for your installer – but one often overlooked query is if you’ll need a building permit or approval from your state or local council. This article will cover the various requirements via state and territory. The basic council approval requirements for […]
Fortescue: “World First” Green Ammonia Plant’s Hydrogen Electrolyser In Queensland
A “world-first” modification of an existing Brisbane’s Gibson Island ammonia production facility to run on green hydrogen is being undertaken by Fortescue Future Industries (FFI). The Friday, 7th of October announcement is said to create Australia’s first large-scale renewable ammonia plant. Source: Brisbane’s Gibson Island-ARENA According to Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the project would […]
NSW: Officially Launched The First Auction For 12GW Renewable Energy Zones
NSW officially launched the first tender of a ten-year NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap program on Tuesday, 4th of October and an auction will be held every six months. A renewable energy and energy storage auction will replace the state’s retiring coal-fired power units. The final five coal-fired power plants in NSW are set to close […]
NSW Solar Installers Should Expect Another Visit from SafeWork
New South Wales (NSW) solar rooftop installers should expect a visit from SafeWork over the coming months. SafeWork NSW’s workplace health and safety regulator recently announced its plans to perform a state-wide inspection for six months. Not a first for SafeWork This is not the first time this happened. In 2021, SafeWork visited 286 rooftop […]
Victoria: Challenging and Biggest Renewable Energy Storage to Replace Coal by 2035
By 2035, the Victorian government announced that their new energy storage targets would attract investments totalling $1.7 billion and generate 12,700 two year jobs. Targets include batteries, hydroelectricity, and hydrogen technologies for short-term and long-term storage systems to support Victoria’s transition to renewable energy. The Victorian government revealed its intention to legislate what it claims […]
