Enphase Featured on Open Homes Australia: Revolutionising Solar Panel Efficiency
If you caught last week’s opening episode of Open Homes Australia, you would have watched Enphase take the stage and show off their incredible, game-changing solar technology. Enphase is Australia’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to make, use, save, and even sell their own power—and control it all with […]
Federal Government Funds Community Solar Project in Campaspe Shire, Victoria
The Federal Government has pledged its support for a new solar project in the Campaspe Shire of Victoria. Approximately 20 community buildings will soon have solar panels and storage batteries installed, thanks to funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program. The Campaspe Shire Council will be overseeing the project, which is expected […]
Renewables Break Records While AGL Fails to Act
Australia’s renewable energy industry set a new record in 2021, delivering more than one-third of the National Electricity Market’s (NEM) electricity. It is undeniable that the market is rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels, as state governments announce new targets for offshore wind and accelerate zero-emission projects. Despite this progress, AGL continues its coal crusade, […]
5B Maverick Solar Tech a “Game Changer” for Australian Mines
Mines in the Australian Goldfields and Pilbara regions are set to see a significant increase in renewable energy penetration, after leading independent power producer Zenith Energy signed an agreement with 5B Maverick for the deployment of renewable energy assets in Australia. The 5B Maverick system is a solar array that is prefabricated and modular, allowing […]
Daintree Microgrid Gets Green Light with $18M Grant
Communities living and working in the Daintree, Far North Queensland, have long relied on diesel generators for their power needs. Dirty, smelly, noisy and expensive, these generators will soon be a problem of the past with the development of a world-leading renewable energy microgrid. In a move that will support more than 200 local jobs, […]
Victoria Boosts Blue Economy with Australia’s First Offshore Wind Targets
Winds off Victoria’s coastline are among the best in the world, and the state government has announced plans to tap into that potential by launching Australia’s first offshore wind targets. The policy, set out in the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper, includes procuring projects that will generate at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind […]
Solar Panel Safety During Floods: Beware of the Risks
As rising floodwaters continue to wreak havoc and devastation across New South Wales and Queensland this week, homeowners with solar panels are being warned of the dangers associated with inundated electrical systems. Even if the power supply is cut and turned off at the switchboard, solar panels can still produce electricity and pose a serious […]
25 NSW Councils Go Green in Landmark Renewable Energy Deal
Local government in NSW took a turn for the greener today, announcing a landmark deal that will see 25 councils supplied by three NSW solar farms. The $180 million agreement, brokered by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), is set to deliver over 214 gigawatt hours of electricity per year to participating councils […]
Is Nuclear Power in Australia a Good Idea?
Australia is a country rich in natural resources – not least uranium. It’s no surprise that the debate around nuclear power has been raging on and off again for decades. Proponents of nuclear energy claim it’s the only option for clean and reliable electricity. But is this true? In this article, we will explore whether […]
LG Electronics Closes Solar Panel Business
In breaking news, LG Electronics has announced that it is closing its solar panel business. The decision, approved today by the LG board of directors in South Korea, follows a comprehensive review of the business in light of current circumstances. The company cites growing uncertainties in the global solar panel business, including “the intensification of price competition” and […]
