Maximizing Solar Energy for Water Heating Efficiency
Switching water heaters to charge during the day can utilize excess solar power, reduce emissions, and save costs. Real-world trials show promising results for this innovative approach.
Switching water heaters to charge during the day can utilize excess solar power, reduce emissions, and save costs. Real-world trials show promising results for this innovative approach.
Australia celebrates 4 million households with rooftop solar, leading in per capita installations. Rooftop solar revolutionizes energy consumption and grid dynamics, driving down costs and empowering consumers.
Rooftop solar in South Australia surpasses 100% grid demand, reaching 107.5%. No emergency measures required as renewables dominate grid.
$15 million solar and battery project completed in 6 towns, reducing diesel reliance, cutting costs, and improving energy reliability.
Australia’s reliance on Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) to harness consumer-generated power faces obstacles like lack of trust, social license, and network limitations. Learn from Germany’s faster and cheaper approach.
CEFC and ING collaborate to offer low-rate loans for household solar, batteries, and energy upgrades, aiming to simplify retrofitting process and accelerate decarbonisation.
Renewables, led by wind and solar, hit new highs in New South Wales, with a peak share of 93.7% and significant milestones in energy dynamics and output.
Renewables in Australia’s main grid hit a new high of 75.9%, surpassing coal as demand peaks in spring. Wind and solar output also reached new records.
CEC faces backlash for charging wrong fee on day one of managing federal rooftop solar rebate, vows to improve service standards.
In October, rooftop solar market surged, led by Victoria, setting new records and indicating a growing trend towards renewable energy.
Rosemary Grundy’s detailed analysis shows break-even on solar, storage, and two Teslas in just under 9 years, inspiring others to transition to renewables for financial and environmental benefits.
Clean Energy Council remains in charge of solar product listings under SRES, with new service standards and improvements in response to industry feedback.