Floating Solar: When The Reservoir And Sun Cross Paths Globally

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Image: Scotra – A 41 Megawatt floating photovoltaic (FPV)  atop a reservoir at the Hapcheon dam in South Gyeongsang province of South Korea has been built by floating PV specialist Scotra of South Korea. Renewable energy has taken huge strides in recent years, with solar power at the forefront of this shift. As the world […]

Kai Konstruct’s Stunning Gold Coast Home Featured on Open Homes Australia

In episode 2 of Open Homes Australia, Energy Matters visited Currumbin Waters on the Gold Coast in Qld. Roshan, our CEO, was accompanied by presenter Carlene Duffy and Tim Sayce from Kai Konstruct, who showcased the incredible house featured in the episode. The ultimate aim of the house’s design was to achieve carbon neutrality, accomplished […]

10 Tips To Reduce Your Live Electricity Usage In Australia

Electricity is a basic necessity in our daily lives. It is important to understand how we use it to reduce energy costs and minimise our carbon footprint. With the rising costs of electricity and increasing concerns about climate change, many Australians are now looking for ways to monitor and reduce their electricity consumption. By implementing […]

Australia Grapples With Anticipated Solar Panel Waste

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Australia’s renewable energy sector seems to have hit a roadblock on how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.  In Victoria, most of the solar panels being recycled are from schools where state governments upgraded or replaced around 500 solar panel systems, whilst the rest are from homes, businesses, […]

Powow: Installing Solar And Battery Storage Has Never Been Easier For Australians

Powow, an Australian-owned and run business, is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable energy solutions that help households reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy bills. Two of the most popular services offered by Powow are the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Powow’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) A […]

Origin Offers EV Owners to Charge Their Cars for Free, But There’s a Catch

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With countless Australians planning to make the switch to Electric Vehicles (EV), businesses are looking at ways to speed up the transition and to make money while doing so. Origin Energy is one such business with a new, very appealing offer. They will make it easier and cheaper for EV owners to charge their cars. […]

ACT: Ceiling Insulation Now Eligible Item Under Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS)

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Ceiling insulation has been recently added to the list of eligible items under the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government’s Sustainable Household Scheme (SHS).  What is SHS? SHS provides zero-interest loans up to $15,000. It is helpful because it eliminates the expensive upfront capital costs that hinder homeowners from improving their energy efficiency.  So far, the […]

Jaguar I-PACE: A Revolutionary Electric SUV

There are many moments in life that take your breath away; the moment you meet your significant other for the first time, holding your newborn baby, standing atop a mountain peak, and setting your eyes upon the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE! Truly, just walking around the I-PACE is an experience in and of itself. Sitting behind […]

The MG4 Has Officially Unveiled in Australia

The automotive industry has been undergoing a transformative shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental benefits of EVs, and automakers are racing to meet the demand for affordable and reliable electric vehicles. In Australia, the latest addition to the EV market is the MG4, which was […]