The recent Climate Change Performance Index finds Australia to be the second worst country out of the 61 covered in this global report. After being ranked at 40th in 2012, the country has managed, or mismanaged, climate...
In a surprising moment at the House of Commons in the middle of December last year, David Cameron made a remark about the UK wind industry that would be best described as ignorant. As the UK...
A recent future energy poll reveals a massive 80 per cent of Australians strongly support solar and wind energy. As a result, these two renewable sources were included in the top three energy options according to the...
A staggering 3 GW of rooftop solar PV systems have been installed in Australia over the past few years. The figures were released by the Clean Energy Regulator, the organization tasked with the supervision of renewable...
In a brief moment, rooftop solar power negatively changed electricity prices in Queensland. Currently known for its extensive use of coal power which provides more than 80 per cent of its electricity, Australia will someday...
While there is a near global effort currently being exerted around the world to contain and reduce carbon emissions, the Queensland Government and the coal industry rally to unlock nine new mega coal mines in the Galilee Basin. This backward step...
A recent report by the Australian Energy Regulator confirms the suspicions of the consumers regarding the $200 million extra charges added to their electricity bills by the Queensland Government. The Coalition Government of Queensland was quick to...
Reposit Power announced a major technological breakthrough that will enable households to buy and sell electricity in the grid. If the company pushes through with this and is successful, experts say it can change the...
As solar power continues to gain popularity in many parts of Australia, the industry is facing challenges from the big power companies that are lobbying for tariff reform from Federal and State Energy Ministers. In effect what...
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has questioned China’s energy stance and has request that China be considered a developing country in mandatory renewable energy target talks. Ms. Bishop’s challenge echoes the stand being taken up by...
Ever since Tony Abbott became Prime Minister of Australia, the renewable energy industry has suffered and begun going backwards. From the day Prime Minister Abbott was sworn in, he and his party have blocked the RET, previously implemented by...
A crowd-funded solar power system will be installed at Kirribilli House as a Christmas gift for Prime Minister Abbott from Common Grace, a known progressive Christian group. One of the board members, Tom Costello, is...
When you install a solar power system on your home or business in Queensland, there is a ninety-nine percent chance that your system is connected to the grid. These systems produce electricity that flows from the solar...
One of the hottest debates in recent years is the impasse regarding the 2020 Renewable Energy Target and how the Government seems adamant to abandon the initial plans. The debate was stalled last month but...
Brookfarm, one of the most recognizable food manufacturers not only because of their products but also due to their multiple awards, recently unveiled the largest installation of rooftop solar panels in Byron Bay, New South...