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Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Australian National University Ross Garnaut has outlined a plan for cheaper energy for future generations, and it boils down to one simple term: diversification. Garnaut addressed a captive Melbourne audience as part of the John Freebairn lecture series (transcript and audio available here) and aligned the country’s best prospects for affordable energy […]
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has conducted modelling for some possible scenarios regarding the future of the renewable energy target. Currently under review, it’s widely believed that the Abbott government plans to scrap the scheme altogether or possibly reduce the target drastically. A BNEF press release tells a sorry story for consumers should the RET be scrapped. […]
Unfortunately recent events in Queensland have brought the issue of safety into focus within the solar community. Industry standards require system designers to utilise DC isolators, standards that were drafted in collaboration with fire authorities, electricity utilities and solar industry bodies to ensure the safe installation of solar panels on Australian homes. Solar Business highlights […]
RET review board member Dr Brian Fisher has compromised the integrity of the investigation into the renewable energy target. Tristan Edis from Business Spectator reports that Fisher is an owner and Managing Director of BAEconomics, a firm that handled economic modelling that has now been submitted by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) to the […]
Victoria’s Coalition government lead by Premiere Dennis Napthine has terminated the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. Under the scheme residential individuals and businesses purchased high efficiency appliances (lighting, televisions, refridgerators, heating/cooling) or adopting efficient practices like installing ceiling insulation, weather sealing and efficient irrigation methods. Taking effect from January 1 2009, the scheme proved so […]
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is in for a shock when the international community voices their concern about Australia’s climate back-flip, according to respected American economist Jeffrey Sachs. Australia’s fossil fuel production places it amongst an infuential group of countries including the US, Canada, China, India and the European Union on contributing to the climate change debate. “This […]
Solar gadgets are plentiful. You can finish your workday and commute home on your electric motorcycle, open your solar powered bikelock and take a recreational ride to the shops with solar helping you up those tough hills. While still at the concept stage, designers Kyuho Song and Boa Oh have mastered the concept and form […]
With the budget grabbing headlines across most of the news media, the renewable industry returns its focus to the issue of the renewable energy target review currently underway. Predictably, large utilities who stand to profit the most if the RET is removed have called for just that to happen. AGL used their submission to the […]
Solar gadgets come and go, most without gaining traction. Throw a crowd-funding campaign into the mix and there’s a good chance you’ll never even hear about the latest and great new technology until it reaches the status quo. After a successful funding campaign the Skylock is well on its way to achieving just that. Utilising […]
With the falling cost of installing solar there are more customers than ever before. Australia has enjoyed a solar boom on the back of affordable systems and government incentives. Unfortunately a handful of companies are taking advantage of the reputation the industry enjoys for their own gain. In a competitive market, solar retailers are resorting […]
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