A doctor in eight years & solar salesperson in a day?
Wait a minute there is definitely something wrong with that heading. Two of my nephews' are studying Medicine and, yes, it does take eight years to produce a Doctor and…
The Solar Productivity Paradox
Rewind 140 years and a remarkable new technology is proving disappointing - electricity. While some corporations were investing in electric dynamos and motors and installing them in the workplace the…
Business leaves the Government in their wake in the rush to renewables
Government legislates for business “Business, Unions and Scientists are leaving politicians behind” claims Deborah Shaw from ‘The Age’. I see businesses every day making decisions to address climate change. With…
Combining solar panels and agriculture
Combining solar panel (photovoltaic) infrastructure and agriculture creates a mutually beneficial relationship. This practice of co-locating the two by planting crops under the shade of solar panels is called agrivoltaics.…
Rebate Rage: The Battle To Save Victoria’s Residential Solar Industry
My team and I were involved in the conference call with the Smart Energy Council and were shocked at the potential devastation of the Victorian Solar industry by the Victoria…
The solar industry grew up this year. It became mainstream.
The solar market moved into the 'late majority' market phase in June 2019 (figure 1). The problem is most solar retailers have not moved their lead generation and sales practices…
Off the grid: AEMC paves way for stand-alone power systems to replace poles and wires
In a landmark development, Australia’s principal energy rule-maker has paved the way for network operators to sever the network ties to remote customers, and deliver stand-alone power systems based around…
Goulburn Valley fruit farmer cuts power costs by $62k a year with solar
A fruit grower in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley has cut its grid power consumption by one-third, and its annual electricity costs by a whopping $62k a year with solar - 200kW…
95% of Consumer Solar Rebates could be at risk in Victoria
It’s not widely known that 95% of Consumer Solar Rebates could be at risk. The Victorian Government announced it will only be paying the Victorian Government Solar Rebate for installations…
What would Australia look like powered by 100% renewable energy?
Our electricity system of the future could be powered by sun, wind and waves if powered by 100% renewable energy. Many of the best solar and wind sites in Australia…