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The Largest Coal Company in the World to Shut Down 37 Mines

The Largest Coal Company in the World to Shut Down 37 Mines

07/09/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentDarryn Van Hout

Solar Power and planet earth are celebrating another great win, thanks to the decision by the world’s biggest coal mining company to shut down 37 of its mining sites since their operations are no longer...

Australia’s Investment in Renewables Soars High In the Sky

Australia’s Investment in Renewables Soars High In the Sky

03/09/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentDarryn Van Hout

In May this year, one industry report showed Australia’s investment in renewable energy hit a record high in 2016.

1/4 of Households In Australia Have Solar PV

1/4 of Households In Australia Have Solar PV

21/07/2017 | Environment | 1 CommentErin Waldron

Newly released data has confirmed that a second rooftop solar boom is currently happening around Australia. Thanks to falling costs of technology and the increasingly volatile prices of electricity, almost one quarter of households in...

Report Claims Renewable Energy Making US Grids Stronger

Report Claims Renewable Energy Making US Grids Stronger

20/07/2017 | International | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Researchers have found that regions with large investment in renewables have stronger electric grids, contrary to popular belief. Select policymakers and industry advocated have said that state and federal policies that support renewable energy put...

Introducing China’s Solar Panda Power Plant

Introducing China’s Solar Panda Power Plant

19/07/2017 | International | Leave a commentErin Waldron

As a bid to get kids interested in clean energy, a Chinese solar power company has just finished the first phase of a 100MW solar power plant... in the shape of a panda! The creative...

Renewables Set to Be Cheapest Power by 2020

Renewables Set to Be Cheapest Power by 2020

18/07/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentAaron

Sources of renewable energy such as solar power and wind are getting just as cheap or even cheaper than the traditional carbon-intensive alternatives such as coal. Morgan Stanley has released new research that suggests renewable...

Coal India Shuts Down 37 Mines

Coal India Shuts Down 37 Mines

13/07/2017 | Technology | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Solar power and planet earth are celebrating another great win, thanks to the decision by the world’s biggest coal mining company to shut down 37 of its mining sites since their operations are no longer...

SolarWindow Introduces Bendable Electricity-generating Glass

SolarWindow Introduces Bendable Electricity-generating Glass

24/04/2017 | Technology | Leave a commentErin Waldron

SolarWindow hit headlines late last year for their business-card sized thin solar coating technology designed for surfaces made with curved glass, and has now introduced another flexible glass of its kind to generate clean energy....

Queensland Public Housing Plan to Help Tenants Save on Power Costs

Queensland Public Housing Plan to Help Tenants Save on Power Costs

23/03/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentDarryn Van Hout

A planned trial phase in Queensland will see installation of about three to six megawatts of solar systems on a total of 2,000 to 4,000 detached houses and buildings owned by the government. Most tenants...

Solar Battery Storage Rolls Out In Canberra

Solar Battery Storage Rolls Out In Canberra

20/03/2017 | Technology | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Over 100 Canberra households and businesses have fitted the hugely subsidised battery storage systems under the state's new program.

Solar Power Saves The Grid In South Australia

Solar Power Saves The Grid In South Australia

17/03/2017 | Uncategorised | Leave a commentErin Waldron

It’s really exciting to learn that South Australia managed to avert impending brownouts after 600MW of power generation capacity were abruptly lost as Adelaide welcomed the Clipsal 500 and Adelaide Festival.

Australia Expected to RISE Up On Clean Energy

Australia Expected to RISE Up On Clean Energy

08/03/2017 | Environment | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Australia now ranks 15th out of 115 countries for energy efficiency, energy access and clean energy. This is according to the World Bank’s new RISE report—and you’ll be shocked by the countries sitting ahead of...

Canberra Reduces Emissions and Encourages Renewable Energy

Canberra Reduces Emissions and Encourages Renewable Energy

07/03/2017 | Politics | Leave a commentErin Waldron

Latest reports from the ACT state reveal a myriad of actions by the Government aimed at driving down emissions from greenhouse gases and accelerating the adoption of clean energy sources across the Territory.

U. S President Trump Initiates America First Energy Plan

U. S President Trump Initiates America First Energy Plan

17/02/2017 | Politics | Leave a commentErin Waldron

With less than a week in office, the U.S president is already trumping on energy matters! Following updates on the WhiteHouse.gov website, significant amendments relating to climate change and energy were made in less than...

Melbourne’s Tram Network to be Solar-powered

Melbourne’s Tram Network to be Solar-powered

14/02/2017 | Transport | Leave a commentErin Waldron

The popular tram network in Melbourne will soon become solar-powered if the proposal by the Andrews government to set up large-scale solar farms in the northern Victoria is anything to go by.

Canberra Gets More Renewable Energy Grants

Canberra Gets More Renewable Energy Grants

08/02/2017 | Politics | Leave a commentErin Waldron

The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury has announced two more clean energy grant programs for both businesses and organisations based in Canberra.

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Australia’s New Federal Solar Battery Rebate Begins July 1, 2025: Here’s What You Need to Know

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