Last year was a record year for Australia when it came to investing in and adding to its capacity for renewables. However, solar faced some problems with network restrictions and delays, as well as issues with grid connections. These niggles may hamper the country’s progress in the clean energy sector if they’re not addressed soon,…
2019 has seen solar efficiency records broken by two of the world’s largest solar suppliers. Longi Solar and Risen Energy have both seen gains in PERC technology, which stands for Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell or Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact. Read on to find out more! Monocrystalline PERC Cell Record – Longi Solar China’s…
In a recent announcement set to shake up the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry, Toyota and BYD have announced they’re joining forces. We all know Toyota as a highly successful Japanese car manufacture, but you may not know as much about BYD (Build Your Dreams). Let’s have a look at who the players are, and…
On the 10th of April 2019, a national lithium research centre was announced for Western Australia. It is a $135 million operation that will be operating from Curtin University which will be the world’s largest lithium refinery. It will be funded by the battery industry as well as the State and Federal Governments with $53…
Australia is a world leader in sustainable energy and reducing its carbon footprint. This remains evident when looking at previous solar power estimates. The Investment bank, Morgan Stanley predicted in 2015 that Australia will be a leader with an estimated 2.4 million households having solar rooftops by 2030. That is more than ten years away…
Australia is divided into two camps, a political party that wants coal-fired power stations while the other wants battery storage and renewable energy as pillars of the Australian energy system. While crucial planning continues, there is a clear path to reducing emissions, delivering reliable energy while addressing rising electricity costs. Large-scale battery storage With the…
Since 2007 almost $8 billion was spent on Australian rooftop solar installations. According to a recent report the amount Australians have investing in solar has saved around one billion AUD on household bills. And a survey completed in December 2018, indicates that two million Australian homes have already installed solar. Solar is the only way…
To be free from utility companies and being independent is a desirable and attainable option for Australians when they consider rising blackouts and increasing energy prices. What does it entail to be off the grid and what are the advantages when comparing off-grid to grid-connected, especially in rural locations? To get a grid connection for…