Green Loans Show Significant Increase with More Aussies Transitioning to Solar Energy
Bendigo Bank and Adelaide Bank have seen a significant increase in green loan lending in just one year. The banks have seen a 600 per cent increase, the highest number of green loans ever settled by the banks. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)’s latest commitment Recently, Commonwealth Bank announced it’s continuing its partnership with […]
Should You Get a Bigger Solar System in 2023?
In Australia, the cost of solar PV and batteries are becoming more affordable. This, combined with the rising price of residential electricity, has encouraged people to invest in solar PV systems with battery storage to reduce their electricity costs. For several years now, the size of the average solar system for homes and businesses has […]
Queensland’s $5 Billion Superpower CopperString 2.0 Project has been Unlocked
The state of Queensland in Australia has boldly moved towards increasing its share of renewable energy with the recent purchase of CopperString, a 1,100 km transmission line. The purchase is expected to unlock up to 6 GW of new renewable energy capacity across the region. The transmission line was proposed over a decade ago, but […]
QLD: Disposing of Solar Panels in Landfills Likely to be Banned, Recycled Instead
The Queensland government in Australia is considering a ban on dumping solar panels in landfills. This move comes as the state is witnessing a rise in electronic waste generated, including solar panels. Australia has been one of the leaders in the world in terms of solar energy adoption. However, the rise in the use of […]
Tesla Refers to South Australia As Benchmark For Renewable Energy for the World
South Australia (SA) is being singled out by Tesla as a spot for the “future.” During the company’s Investor Day presentation, SA was referred to as a benchmark for the world. Andrew Baligno, the senior vice president of Powertrain and Energy Engineering at Tesla said, “Australia is a little bit of a special case, they […]
Solar Entirely Powers Outback Town In South Australia
In a world where renewable energy is becoming increasingly important, William Creek in South Australia is leading the way with its solar power project. The town is entirely powered by solar energy, making it one of the few places on the planet to be fully powered by renewable energy. The smallest town in Outback South […]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Cheaper Solar Panels in 2023
Australia is now experiencing fast-paced electrification to reach net zero goals by 2050. States and territories in the country are adopting solar energy to keep up with the changing times whilst saving the environment. 2023 is looking to be the best time to switch to solar. Why? We explore this question, and provide answers, in […]
Melbourne BMW: The Rising Demand for EVs in Australia
Roshan caught up with Melbourne BMW’s Daniel Odman and Christian Fazzari to discuss the rise of Electric Vehicles in Australia
Solar Overproduction: Net Metering vs Net Billing
On This Page As the demand for renewable energy grows, solar panels have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners in Australia. However, with solar overproduction becoming more common, the debate over net metering versus net billing has intensified. To address this issue, two common methods are used: net metering and net billing. Energy Matters […]
Transgrid: $2-3M Extra Revenue From Australia’s First Recycling Of Aged Transmission Lines
Transgrid, the owner and operator of the high voltage electricity transmission network in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, has recently adopted the first new technology that enables the recycling of aged transmission lines. To recycle conductors in western Sydney, Transgrid has teamed with German manufacturing company ZECK to use their ZECK Al/Steel […]
