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QLD Fixed Solar Feed-in Tariff Plan Scrapped
QLD
Solar households throughout Queensland can relax as the Newman Government scraps plans to slug homes with fixed tariff fees. The Courier Mail last week unveiled a report ordered by the Queensland Government recommending fixed fees for solar powered households.
Electricity Demand Drops Despite Soaring QLD Temperatures
Electricity Demand
Despite record temperatures across Queensland recently, peak electricity demand is down in rural areas of the state thanks to household solar power technologies. Ergon Energy, electricity supplier to regional areas of the state, says most notably the impact can be seen during the notorious mid-afternoon peak time.
Energy Regulation will save Aussie Homes $100’s
Australian households could save up to $100 a year in electricity prices should governments address issues involving the energy regulation of distribution networks. A report released earlier this month by the Grattan Institute identifies the ways in which Australian consumers are being ripped-off by energy retailers.
Solar Industries Hall of Fame Unveiled
Solar Industries
The Australian Solar Council has honoured the country’s leading solar innovators with the unveiling of the Australian Solar Hall of Fame. Chief Executive of the Australian Solar Council, John Grimes says the 12 inaugural inductees have made significant contributions to Australia’s solar landscape.
Solar-Funnels for the Future
Researchers at MIT last month unveiled plans to harness a broader spectrum of sunlight’s energy to produce electricity through a funnel. The technology would utilise a “solar energy funnel” taking advantage of materials under elastic strain and enable scientists to tune into different wavelengths of light.
Origin – A Model S of Perfection
Origin Energy, Australia’s largest retail supplier of electricity is throwing its support behind renewable technologies in the form of electric vehicles. Origin is teaming with an US company, Tesla Motors, to launch the Model S five-door sedan in Australia by mid-2013.
Electric Bikes to Get You Up Hill
Electric Bike
As a means of battling ever increasing petrol prices many people are trading in their keys for a helmet. Getting around on a bicycle is fast becoming a popular and cost effective method of transport, however many people struggle to pedal for long distances.
QLD Households Hit With Another $240 For Electricity Bill
QLD
Households will be hit with a $240 annual electricity bill price hike to compensate for the power produced by rooftop solar systems. New modelling by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has revealed that by 2016 almost 15 per cent of a households total power costs will directly fund the feed-in tariff.
Mackay Region Goes Green Energy Efficiency
Mackay Region
Earlier this month, Mackay Sugar turned on its new $120 million co-generation plant supplying electricity to Queensland’s regional power grid. Mackay Sugar is the country’s second-largest sugar mill and plans to be supplying up to a third of the regions electricity by February next year.