Running a large-scale dairy farm is always going to have significant running costs. But one family found a way to slash their irrigation expenses from around $10,000 per year down to just $15,000. They did this by investing in solar energy With drought always being a threat, irrigation is essential to the survival of many…
Some time ago, Woolworths set itself a bold challenge to transition towards 100% renewable energy for its supermarkets across the country. In June, Woolworths achieves its 150th PV solar installation. Woolworths Group accounts for around 1 percent of Australia’s energy consumption, which is a massive amount for one business. As such, they’re excited to be…
Having solar panels installed at your property is an incredible way to save money on power bills. But there’s still one thing that solar owners don’t enjoy. Cleaning their solar panels. Debris, dust, bird droppings and more can gather on a\ solar panel, forming a film of grime that affects how productive your panels are.…
In Australia, hot water usage is responsible for a large chunk of the average household electricity bill. We use hot water for showers, dishwashers, washing machines and ordinary taps. To keep that water hot and available, it takes a lot of electricity. So, if there was a way to reduce those costs, most people would…
Swiss Air Lines, also referred to as SWISS, are poised to take the first step toward contributing to a more sustainable aviation industry with the adoption of syngas to fuel its aircraft. Manufactured by Synhelion, a Swiss-based solar fuel company, syngas is the product of converting CO2 into synthetic fuel using the power of solar…
The company isn’t known for routinely reporting on individual product sales, however Tesla has recently clocked up a significant milestone for its Powerwall solar batteries. Since 2016 when Tesla released the Powerwall 2, it has seen significant uptake, with the brand being favoured as the premium solar battery storage solution on the market in many…
Queensland is blessed with plenty of sun, which makes it the perfect place to invest in solar energy. The main reason that most people choose to go solar is to save money on electricity bills. Of course, the added benefit is to the environment. By choosing solar energy, you’re helping to decrease the nation’s reliance…
The Australia-Asia Powerlink project, led by Australia’s Sun Cable is the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in the world. With a cost of an eye-watering US$22 billion, the project is set to change the way the world uses and transfers solar energy. How much power are we talking? The Australia-Asia Powerlink project is set to…
While the Morrison government’s plan for stepping away from fossil fuels is a scarcely-filled framework at present, it does signal an exciting – and much overdue – transition to a greener future. The Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan Previously mocked for its high cost, the government has finally acknowledged the potential in low-cost solar power…
Have you started making your home ‘smart’? If not, here are some of the best ways to start, with some cool smart home devices you can install right now. Home security Cameras around your home are a great deterrent to unwanted trespassers. There are several options in this market, but Google Nest Cam is certainly…