The Time Of The Renewable Electricity Grid

01/02/2016 | International | 1 Comment

Just a few years ago, renewable energy was barely considered as a part of a country's energy planning. Publics and governments attempted to increase the renewable share in their energy systems, however the costs were too high. Many were also concerned about the impact of adding 'too much capacity' from various renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power on the electricity grid. But this is no more. The economics are no longer challenging, with the prices for inputs falling so low (in particular solar PV and wind turbines) that renewables are now in close competition with traditional, fossil fuel...

Advice For Greening Your Life

22/12/2014 | Environment | Leave a comment

So you care about the environment, you say. You turn off lights when you leave the room. You don't brush your teeth while the tap is running. You buy organic foods where possible. What else can one do? All lot, it turns out. Even though we may care about the environment, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that your choices are insignificant in the grander scheme of things. The everyday choices that we make as individuals have its combined impact on the planet. Your buying power, personal choices and lifestyle changes have their impact, whether positive...

Australian Government Urged to Back Solar Research

19/05/2014 | Technology | Leave a comment

With the Australian government cutting back on its financial support to the solar power industry, sector leaders are calling on the administration to assume a more active role in promoting solar research. Tindo Solar manager Richard Inwood is among those who want the government to shift its support to renewable energy from subsidies to investment in research. Tindo Solar is the only factory that manufactures solar panels in Australia. Most of the panels used in the country are from China. Inwood acknowledges that Australia cannot compete yet with China’s cheap labour but it can lead in terms of research. He...