Solar' alt='Solar' id='templ_icon_27' width='64' height='64' /> Topic: New jobs offset coal decline in regional Queensland
CEO of fossil fuel giant, Stanwell, has flagged the company’s shift away from coal… Renewable energy – solar and wind – is now the cheapest form of energy generation so coal companies are making the shift to renewables. This is all about economics. Rockhampton bears home to the Stanwell Power Station, one of […]
Thousands of secure jobs and lower power bills…. what’s not to love about Renewable Energy Zones?
Wind and Solar are driving our energy future as NSW announces yet another 8GW of renewables in their latest Zone of renewable energy. That’s about one third of all the electricity supplied across the eastern states of Australia at any given time. For perspective, 1 GW as a measure of power is equivalent to just […]
Limitless Smart Energy: Solar and Wind Energy Potential is 100 Times Greater than Global Energy Demand
Smart energy has the potential to meet global energy demand many times over – a limitless resource that is the cheapest form of energy. This will unlock huge benefits for society; including cheaper energy for a more equitable world, the creation of many local jobs, and a clean climate for future generations to enjoy. The […]
No Solar Roof? No Sweat, How you Can Still be a Solar Investor
550 people, many who cannot install solar, came together to invest $2.4 million in the Majura Community Solar Farm that produces enough to power 260 homes. Investors can expect to see returns start to hit their bank accounts in the first 12 months.
Another One Bites the Dust: Yallourn Coal Plant Set To Close Early As Smart Energy Continues to Grow
The owner of the Latrobe Valley generator has recently said that the coal plant will close 4 years earlier than previously thought. The reasons for this unexpected acceleration towards a cleaner future are clear: renewable energy is too cheap to out compete.
Everything You Need to Know About the Asian Renewable Energy Hub – A $50 Billion Investment in the Pilbara Region
Everybody knows renewables are the future. The world’s cheapest and cleanest power is now coming from Aussie sunshine and wind. All pollution free and representing the biggest business opportunity of our lifetime.
Secret Revealed: How Solar Helped This Family Go on Holidays
The bottom line is this: solar saves money. Grant Bligh and his family save $1,100 a year from switching to solar. Calculating exactly how much you could save will shock you.
How Much Energy Are Your Home Appliances Really Using?
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Solar Energy – A Breakdown of Australian Renewables
It looks like the winner of the solar race is currently Queensland, with South Australia quick on its heels.
8 Surprising Facts About Solar
Australian homes feature solar panels at a higher rate than any other country in the world.
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Queensland’s Renewable Recovery Plan
How to turbocharge the industry and strengthen the Queensland economy now and into the future.