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CEFC commits $60m to help transform office block into energy efficient retirement housing

July 11, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

LDK Greenway tuggeranong canberra CEFC retirement living
LDK Greenway tuggeranong canberra CEFC retirement living

A former public service office block will converted to a senior’s living facility sporting energy efficient units and 700kW of rooftop solar.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

EnergyAustralia acquires stake in solar, energy efficiency company Echo Group

July 10, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers.

EnergyAustralia buys into Echo Group to boost its solar options for commercial customers.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

Industry wants Victoria solar rebates to target lower income homes, more batteries

July 8, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb 1 Comment

Rooftop Solar panel - 1 rebate
Rooftop Solar panel - 1 rebate

After the first round of rebates was exhausted within days, industry calls on Vic Govt to restrict rebate program to most needy households.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

Sydney manufacturer deploys 1MW solar system to maintain competitive advantage

July 4, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb 4 Comments

rooftop solar aluminium extrusion factory sydney - optimised
rooftop solar aluminium extrusion factory sydney - optimised

Sydney glass and aluminium producer turns to solar to reduce energy costs and emissions footprint.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

LG Chem secures partnership with Envirostream for Australian-based battery recycling

June 12, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

The partnership between LG Chem and Envirostream will see up to 95% of battery materials recycled and re-deployed for future battery manufacturing.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Hydrogen fuel cells offered as clean alternative to back-up diesel gen-sets

May 21, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Perth firm Avid to offer latest hydrogen fuel cells as clean alternative to diesel back-up for mining, food and other companies.

Filed Under: Other Renewables

Melbourne shopping centre halves grid consumption with 1MW solar array

May 16, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Sunshine Plaza shopping centre will source nearly half its electricity from solar, after installing one of the city’s largest commercial rooftop PV arrays.

Filed Under: Solar

Solar plus storage to power NDIS housing in South Australia pilot

May 9, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb 1 Comment

South Australian project will incorporate solar and battery systems into dedicated housing for participants of the NDIS.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

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