Townsville project to install rooftop solar on dozens of Catholic schools inspired Vatican to propose a global project to encourage all Catholic schools to go solar.
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Queensland school installs solar and battery storage – an Australian first
A 194kW solar system with 250kWh of battery storage installed at Bundaberg Christian College will cut the school’s grid power use by 80% and save it up to $100,000 a year.
Adelaide school taps geothermal energy for pool heating, air conditioning
In a state first, St Peters College in South Australia will install a geothermal energy system to provide cheaper, renewable heating and cooling for its indoor pool facility.
Young "solar buskers" help crowd-funding push for school solar
Two young brothers use song and dance, and a YouTube video, to support fundraising campaign for a solar system that would power classrooms.
Financing secured for biggest rooftop solar array for an Australian school
Canberra’s Amaroo School will soon host the ACT’s largest rooftop solar array, a 600kW installation that will help power the 1,750-student facility.
Untapped rooftop solar: Australian homes could save $9.3 billion a year, UNSW study finds
Australian households could save $9.3 billion on energy bills each year by investing in the 46 GW of untapped solar potential of residential rooftops across the nation, new report finds.
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry.
If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool
Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this being ignored in Australia’s major cities?
Smart meters haven’t delivered promised benefits to electricity users. We can do better
New research offers a solution to unleash the promised benefits of smart meters at least cost.
Energy saving and electrification grants of up to $25,000 up for grabs for business
Federal funding totaling $41.2 million will be allocated to Australian businesses for upgrades to freezers, air conditioning and other equipment.