Queensland has long been recognised as a leader in renewable energy, and it’s hardly surprising considering the well-known moniker it holds as ‘The Sunshine State’. With plenty of sun, solar energy is an extremely worthwhile investment, and that’s already been evidenced by the state’s record numbers of rooftop solar installations. But in a new move,…
DetailsThe Evolving Journey of Solar Energy: From Ancient Times to a Bright Future Solar energy has been a source of power for thousands of years, with evidence of solar use dating back to the 7th century BCE. It was first used primarily for heating and lighting, but as technology has advanced, so has the potential…
DetailsThere has been a massive shift in recent years, with a transition to renewable energy sources now being considered more important than ever. The public almost demands it, and the Federal Government already has some lofty emissions reduction targets to meet. However, while many communities are willing to encourage this shift to renewable energy, they…
DetailsA combination of rising electricity and gas prices and other cost-of-living pressures has seen solar uptake in Australia go through the roof in recent months. While the average Australian may not have much interest in energy demand management, the numbers are certainly encouraging as the country pushes for more renewable energy sources. Increasing uptake of…
DetailsQueensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently announced a $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, which is aimed at delivering cheaper, more secure and cleaner energy to the state. With lofty renewable energy targets in place, the plan is set to support the race to be completely renewable as a state. Queensland, thanks to its abundance…
DetailsThe Federal government has recently announced that through its investment arm, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), it will foot the bill to connect one of the world’s biggest wind farms to the national Australian electricity grid. The Southern Renewable Energy Zone The area in question is the Southern Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), which comprises…
DetailsWith the recent rise in energy prices sending many homeowners looking for a better deal, experts have some key advice for bargain hunters. There are many different electricity tariffs available to consumers, but not all of them may be in your best interest. One particular type of deal that’s come under scrutiny is the ‘demand…
DetailsSolar panels convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity. At a high level, solar cells absorb incoming sunlight to produce an electrical current via the “photovoltaic effect.” This electrical current is captured by plates and wires and turned into a usable energy current that is sent to your home and appliances. In this article, we’ll…
DetailsRunning 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…
DetailsSome 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…
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