David Carroll
IEA report rubbishes Morrison’s gas-led energy plan
An International Energy Agency report led up by Rolf Frischknecht from Treeze in Switzerland and under the joint project management of the University of New South Wales’ José Bilbao has measured the lifecycle emissions of both residential solar PV with battery storage and gas-generated grid electricity. The results are not particularly surprising, only the Morrison Government’s ongoing obduracy is.
Vic Big Battery to unlock renewables
Victoria will be home to one of the world’s largest lithium-ion batteries with the 300 MW / 450 MWh Victoria Big Battery to be constructed on the outskirts of Geelong.
Sonnen to share revenues for grid services with consumers under new plan
Residential battery manufacturer Sonnen has unveiled a new power tariff program which signals a major shift for the Australian market.
Aussie councils step up for renewables, reap awards
Dozens of elected local government representatives from around Australia are the latest to reject the Federal Government’s gas-led economic recovery plan, committing instead to a “sustainable” economic future.
Solar hydrogen to drive Fortescue Metals’ Pilbara workers
Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group is on track to transport workers at the company’s Christmas Creek iron ore mine with hydrogen-fuelled buses after gas supplier BOC confirmed it has been engaged to install renewable hydrogen production and refuelling facilities at the Pilbara site.
Tetris Energy to develop 4.8 MW Birdwood project in SA
Australian renewables developer Tetris Energy is set to add to its rapidly growing portfolio of solar farms having secured approval to construct a 4.9 MW facility in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills region.
Gold Coast to light up with 33 MW Goldmine Solar Farm
One of Australia’s tourist hot spots could soon be home to a major solar farm with the Gold Coast City Council giving a 33 MW project the green light.
Despite public sentiment, Morrison government goes it alone on gas
Australia is increasingly at risk of becoming “internationally isolated” with Prime Minister Scott Morrison declaring his government will not be dictated to by other countries on energy and climate policies.
Q Cells releases new solar module designed specifically for the Australian market
South Korean-based manufacturer Q Cells has launched its first “made for Australia” solar module and in a show of confidence, the Q-Maxx-G2 comes complete with an extended 15-year product warranty.
Melbourne solar installers back to work as Covid-19 restrictions ease
Rooftop solar installation figures in Victoria have plunged dramatically in recent months but an easing of Covid-19 restrictions has provided a welcome boost for the state’s small-scale solar installers.
