NSW’s decision to allow electric hot water systems will mean higher household bills and an increase in emissions. Must be trying to sell its generators.
Danny Kennedy, an Australian who founded solar leasing firm Sungevity, explains his solar message for Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard.
For utilities to evolve, they have to learn how to sell energy savings, not just energy. For now, it seems a case of confusion is profit.
The first 1,000kms on the electric motorbike cost around $11 – until a fossil fuel vendor charged me $5,000/MWh for a quick top-up.
There are big challenges ahead for the solar industry as a result of issues around low quality and non genuine solar PV products.
Solar PV prices have been plunging worldwide, but there is almost universal agreement 2013 will be a corrective year. Get the first aid kits ready.
The NSW government has unexpectedly allowed owners of rooftop solar systems to add panels without losing their feed-in-tariffs.
The solar “worm has turned” in Australia, and consumers are now looking for “tier 1″ products rather than the cheap end.
Turkish company Solimpeks this week installed the first system in the world using its all new 200Watt PV T collectors – right here in Australia.
Big things are happening in both the cost and innovation of energy storage and energy management. The solar revolution has only just begun.
RET critics must be reeling: CCA review finds that the RET works, is lowering wholesale power prices, and will result in 54Mt of avoided emissions.
Solar power holds huge promise for Australian businesses. But the current policy dog’s breakfast creates unnecessary complexity and distorts the market.
Study shows massive increases in network charges, out of proportion to the rise in demand, and diminishing the solar PV industry’s ability to help business offset energy costs.
Horizon Power now requires solar smoothing devices for PV installations on parts of their network. Another step forward to storage.
Australia’s sixth registered electric motorcyclist takes his 2010 Zero DS for a coast. The result? Some problems, some benefits, 100% motorcycling.
Four young guys belted out an astounding Jimi Hendrix-like set before they lost their mojo. A little like our solar PV market.
The suggestion tariff cuts somehow increase solar PV sales is either ignorant or deceptive. Victoria’s latest effort puts the industry at a distinct disadvantage.
While current low PV prices are great for consumers, the international manufacturing industry is in a world of pain. Are we living an illusion?
