Queensland

Qld low-income, rental households targeted in 6MW rooftop solar trial

Qld govt rooftop solar trial targets state’s most vulnerable electricity customers – and its half a million rental households –…

March 13, 2017

Memo Energex: Battery storage plus 44c FIT is a bonus, not a rip-off

Energex proposes to punish solar households that add battery storage. The network should be encouraging them.

January 19, 2016

Gold Coast shopping centre adds 636kW solar carpark – Australia's largest

A Queensland shopping centre has installed a 636kW solar carpark, giving it the title of Australia's largest – but not…

December 11, 2015

Remote Qld resort taps solar, starting with PV-powered tourist boats

Adels Grove eco-resort in remote western Queensland wasn't allowed to use outboard motors, so it invested in two solar-powered boats…

October 14, 2015

Tesla journey through Queensland: Charging up with wind power

In Part 3 of this Tesla's 9,000kms odyssey through Queensland, without a super-charging network, we learn how the car plugged…

September 30, 2015