Queensland offgrid project upgrade demonstrates power of modern PV
A secluded island residence off-grid system receives new tech upgrade. The additional power and bang-for-buck demonstrates the new era of offgrid living available to Australian remote households.
Queensland government to legislate 75% emissions reduction target
The Miles government in Queensland introduced legislation to state parliament today to formalize its emissions reduction target. The move takes the form of the Clean Economy Jobs Bill, which the state’s energy minister says will help create 100,000 new jobs.
Adopting decarbonisation levers to achieve net zero
With 2023, the hottest year on record, behind us, the COP28 global assembly addressing climate change took place in Dubai. Faced with a sobering reality that a proportion of the world’s net zero targets are progressing at a glacial pace, world leaders discussed how to accelerate our collective actions to mitigate climate change.
Study models increased efficiencies using EV charging facilities
Australian research has found EV charging facilities offered free using optimised solar systems can lower grid demand in the evening, with implications for broader nation-wide efficiencies.
NSW council reduces grid electricity consumption, costs with solar, energy efficiency
Tweed Shire Council says its grid electricity consumption has dropped by 11% last year because of improved energy efficiency and additional solar projects. Together, both contributed to an overall emissions reduction of 19%.
Downed Vic power lines spark debate
Six electricity transmission towers in Victoria collapsed on Tuesday, Feb. 13. As a result, there were “widespread power outages” and extremely high power prices – with coal-fired generator Loy Yang A forced to shut down and disconnect from the grid.
Australian-backed solar farms completed in Papua New Guinea
During a state visit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Feb 8, Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape welcomed Australia’s recent completion of the construction of two new solar farms in West Sepik and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
Four-hour MREH project attracts $400 million in debt finance, reaches financial close
Renewable energy, Singapore-based infrastructure developer Equis Australia and the State Electricity Commission (SEC) for Victoria have closed landmark $400 million (USD261 million) in debt financing for the construction of Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub’s 200 MW/800 MWh A3 battery energy storage system (BESS).
New call for energy-upgrade funding for low-income homes
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has called for the establishment of a $2 billion (USD1.3 billion) national fund to retrofit and electrify low-income homes with solar, to reduce energy bills, minimise poverty, and make progress towards Australia’s emissions reduction targets.
Queensland residential battery subsidy open for business
The QLD Battery Booster program opened today to applicants. The rebate program will provide grants of up to $4,000 for a residential battery system. The $24 million (USD15.75 million) program is limited and will accept applications until the funding is exhausted.
