Policy, State Policy

Queensland makes its mark in state-led renewables

The ACT and SA may be leading the way in renewable energy policy, but Queensland is quickly catching up.
Policy, State Policy

SA grid reliability is not threatened by renewables, says report

The important role renewable energy is playing in South Australia's energy mix has been underlined by the release of a new joint report on the state's power supply security.
Electric Vehicles, Renewables

Tipping point for electric vehicles to be reached by 2025

Continuing reductions in battery prices will bring the total cost of ownership of electric vehicles below that for conventional-fuel vehicles by 2025, even with low oil prices, says new research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Projects

ENA and ARENA release updated database of grid integration projects

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have released an updated database of Australian and international renewable energy grid integration projects.
Commercial, For Installers, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Solar Projects

WA’s largest solar rooftop project completed

Broadway Fair Shopping Centre in Crawley is now home to WA's largest rooftop solar array. The 312 kW system is expected to provide more than 30 per cent of the shopping centre's electricity usage.
For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar

30,000 Australian homes to have solar and storage by 2018

The Australian energy storage market is about to experience "explosive growth" as households seek to avoid rising electricity tariffs, says US-based research firm IHS Inc.
For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar

Battery firms meet Tesla head-on with new focus on aesthetics

The Tesla Powerwall and associated hype has given a huge boost to the emerging home battery storage market. But while some pundits have argued that the product is distinguished primarily by its slick marketing campaign, there is no doubt that the strategy is working: despite being "just another' lithium-ion battery, everyone is talking about the Tesla Powerwall.
For Installers, Renewables, Solar, Solar

Retrofitting battery storage: part two – installation issues

More and more solar customers are looking into the benefits of home batteries, but designing and installing a retrofitted storage system comes with a host of potential challenges, writes Selectronic's Rod Scott.
Policy, State Policy

‘Shading our Suburbs’ plan to push for solar on Brisbane council buildings

A new Greens plan would allow solar companies to install solar panels on council buildings and infrastructure in Brisbane.
Funding

Interview: Tim Nelson on AGL’s new renewables fund

EcoGeneration talks to Tim Nelson, Head of Economics, Policy and Sustainability at AGL.