More than one million solar hot water systems have been installed in Australia, adding to the more than 1.5 million rooftop PV systems.
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Pumped on solar: How Australian farmers are harvesting the sun to water their fields
Farmers are finding that using solar and storage to create their own mini power stations is cheaper, cleaner and more reliable alternative to diesel or dependence on the grid. Power hungry irrigators, in particular, are finding quick paybacks.
Solar and salt water battery storage used to create "nanogrid" of future
An innovative AC/DC nanogrid using solar and salt-water battery storage by Aquion has been completed in the US.
Bondi water treatment plant now 100% renewable – powered by Sydney waste
Waste biogas-fuelled cogeneration installed at Bondi Treatment Plant now generates more energy than the facility consumes.
Victorian water plant to go 100% renewable, powered by wind turbine
Wannon Water says 800kW wind turbine planned for Portland water reclamation plant will significantly reduce energy costs, pass savings on to customers.
One leap off the grid: Melbourne house installs 140kWh salt water battery system
Battery storage doesn’t stack up yet for most households in Australia, but many are going ahead and installing it anyway. Like this Melbourne house…
New study finds Evacuated Tube solar hot water often pays for itself quicker than typical solar electricity systems
People should be considering solar hot water (SHW) and solar power (PV) in combination, rather than entirely covering their roof with PV.
Solar hot water giving you cold showers? Eight tips to warm you up
It is likely that households are not getting the most from their solar hot water systems. So how can you get the most out of your solar hot water system?
The car wash company saving heaps on energy and water costs
With a few changes, a focus on efficiency and solar panels, the Ballina car wash’s electricity bills are down from $6,700 to $2,300. Water consumption in the Lazer Wash is down by 50 per cent.
Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric
People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.