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On Sunday May 11, Germany set a new world record for the highest percentage of total energy consumed coming from renewable sources. The amazing achievement has been decades in the making, and it’s expected that the records will keep tumbling as Germany forges ahead with its Energiewende (energy transformation). Amazingly, the wholesale price of electricity in the […]
Treasurer Joe Hockey made it very clear before the budget release yesterday that, “All Australians must help us to do the heavy lifting,” and, “the age of entitlement is over”. So let’s have a look at what the budget means for renewable energy and the solar industry. One Million Solar Roofs? The Federal budget, as […]
Solar Sunwerx are offering $500 off their revolutionary Solus solar hot water systems. There’s never been a better time to consider replacing your old, inefficient system with a modern solution that will help the environment and save you money! How does it work? By collecting radiation from the sun, evacuated tubes turn sunshine into heat […]
One of the more unusual stands at last week’s Solar Conference and Expo was a display for the Zero Electric Motorcycles. Related only by its use of electricity, the thrilling prospect of riding a motorbike is a world away from the usual solar accessories on offer from other vendors. Able to be charged through a […]
US President Barack Obama has delivered on his promise to bring solar panels to the residence of the First Family. Originally floating the idea in 2010, Mr. Obama has now overseen the installation of 6.3kW of solar capacity on the White House roof providing sustainable energy in the form of both electricity of hot water. […]
Solar panel ‘trust mark’ launched The Australian Solar Council is launching a program aimed at informing the Australian public of quality solar panel brands. A Positive Quality program will sure the industries leading brands given a tick of approval by the council to counter claims by less reputable manufacturers claims superior quality while using inferior materials. […]
Jinko have become one of the biggest names in solar panels, making them the envy of the manufacturing sector. This strong position has seen them buck the downward trend in the industry and achieve profitability where the competition are failing. Jinko was recently listed as a hot investment on the NYSE and moves from strength […]
Late last year Solar Sunwerx supplied the operators of High Peaks Cottages with a solar power system at their soon-to-be-completed cottages. Planning for their energy needs during the construction phase meant that we could supply a reasonable 4.5kW system at the premise confident that the owners would see a reduction on their energy bills now […]
While the pendulum swings back and forth on the future of the renewable energy target, analysts are preparing contingencies for various outcomes. We’ve heard how abolishing the RET will affect jobs in the renewable energy industry, how we can expect to fall short of emission reduction targets and how keeping the RET in place makes […]
In the most positive sign yet for the solar and renewable energy industries, Greg Hunt has stated that the renewable energy target (RET) will not be scrapped altogether as some had feared. Despite comments from RET review board head Dick Warburton reminding us that a complete dismantling of the program was under consideration by the […]
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