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 […]
What Is Radiant Energy And What Does It Mean For Solar?
Radiant energy, also known as electromagnetic radiation (EMR), is energy transmitted without a mass movement. Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves. Two examples of radiant energy are the warmth from a hot stove and the heat from direct sunshine. Light energy is a type of radiant energy found in an electromagnetic wave—a little […]
Maximum Power Point Tracking: Benefits For Your Solar System
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) greatly increases the capacity of your solar panels. To understand MPPT thoroughly, you must learn how solar PV systems works, especially solar panels. Here is a summary of how a solar PV system works. The sun shines on the solar panels generating DC electricity The DC electricity is fed into […]
