Smaller energy retailers have sounded the alarm over the Federal Government’s National Energy Guarantee, stating that it could have “dire consequences” on the market, including …
Electricity rates update – February 2018
Electricity rates – Futures prices dropped in all states under review from 1 February 2018 through to 12 March 2018. The biggest drop was experienced …
Switch your business to solar in 2018
Energy costs keep on rising and there is no better time to make the switch to solar. Despite assurances that the Federal Government will leave …
Neoen seeks approval to build world’s biggest solar, wind, battery and hydrogen superhub in South Australia
French wind expert Neoen is seeking South Australia’s planning approval to construct the world’s largest solar, wind, battery storage and hydrogen production superhub in the world. …
Startup focusing solely on solar energy retailing seeks $4.75 million in crowdfunding
The first-ever crowd-funded solar power retailing company in Australia – DC Power – is set to launch in two weeks and is seeking to raise …
EnergyAustralia to invest $1 billion in gas and pumped hydro projects to transition away from coal
EnergyAustralia will invest $1 billion in new projects including gas turbines and pumped hydro to reduce its dependency on dirty fuels and to diversify its …
Xenophon plan to cut power bills by 20% for SA homes and businesses
As the state election battle heats up in South Australia, SA Best leader Nick Xenophon has promised to slash power bills for low-income homes and …
Germany’s Sonnen to build battery factory in South Australia and move HQ
The green energy revolution continues to gather pace in South Australia as German battery manufacturer Sonnen announces that it will be building a battery factory …
First major solar battery farm in Australia connected to the national grid goes live
Australia’s first major solar battery farm connected to the national grid has been switched on in Queensland. Lakeland Solar and Storage, near Cooktown in the …
Solar train in Byron Bay lights the way up for future transport development
The future is bright for commuters in the idyllic seaside town of Byron Bay as the world’s first solar train has begun operations to beat …