The Original Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living Portal (since 2009)
state and territory government, Tag
- Recycling plant reducing solar panels to raw materials opens in Queensland Mon, 7 Oct 24, 1:24pmThe Pan Pacific plant on Brisbane's southern fringe is expected to take apart the panels, recycling each individual element, which is "essential to the future of renewable energy in Australia".
- A Queensland-first solar panel recycling plant to stop 240,000 panels going into landfill annually Mon, 7 Oct 24, 1:24pmThe Pan Pacific plant on Brisbane's southern fringe is expected to take apart the panels, recycling each individual element, which is "essential to the future of renewable energy in Australia".
- Massive SunCable solar project spanning more than 12,000 hectares gets environmental tick in NT Tue, 16 Jul 24, 6:08pmA project to develop "the world's largest renewable energy precinct" in a remote stretch of the territory receives crucial environmental approvals, but a final investment decision for the $30 billion-plus project is not expected...
- Northern Territory faces blackouts within four years unless investment in electricity grid increases, commission says Fri, 28 Jun 24, 7:40amThe NT's electricity system is in a "prime but precarious" position and could face blackouts within four years if looming challenges are not met, according to the NT Utilities Commission.
- Burning hundreds of litres of diesel just to stay open: Welcome to the rainforest without electricity Tue, 28 May 24, 4:45amQueensland's Daintree Rainforest does not have mains electricity — so many residents are burning hundreds of litres of "dirty" diesel fuel a week just to keep their businesses running.
- The world's oldest surviving rainforest has a dirty secret, and residents aren't happy Tue, 28 May 24, 4:45amQueensland's Daintree Rainforest does not have mains electricity — so many residents are burning hundreds of litres of "dirty" diesel fuel a week just to keep their businesses running.
- NT government flags possibility of buying idle solar farms from private operators Tue, 5 Mar 24, 2:11pmNorthern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler says her government remains open to purchasing solar farms from private operators, but has refused to detail the estimated cost to taxpayers.
- Rebates of up to $4,000 on offer for solar batteries in new Queensland scheme Mon, 12 Feb 24, 5:52amA new scheme to help Queenslanders buy solar battery storage systems launches today, with the state government to give out rebates worth thousands of dollars.
- On New Year's Eve, all of South Australia's power was coming from rooftop solar panels Thu, 25 Jan 24, 6:18amRapid growth in renewable generation slashed the wholesale cost of power in the national energy grid late last year, and dramatically reduced reliance on coal-fired power.
- Surge in renewables across national grid pushes down wholesale power prices to half their 2022 level Thu, 25 Jan 24, 6:18amRapid growth in renewable generation slashed the wholesale cost of power in the national energy grid late last year, and dramatically reduced reliance on coal-fired power.
- Queensland is expanding its solar battery network. What will it mean for the average household? Thu, 18 Jan 24, 6:58amThe battery network harvests solar energy collected by rooftop panels during the day, and allows homes in the network to use the power at night.
- Queensland puts millions on the table for solar battery rebate scheme Sat, 9 Dec 23, 11:09amThe exact date the scheme will commence is yet to be announced, but the government has hinted that it will be rolled out next year.
- 'It's as simple as that': Students rally nationwide calling for end to new coal and gas projects Fri, 17 Nov 23, 2:56pmLeaders in charge of Australia's response to climate change have told an energy summit the country can have "an even bigger impact" by helping the rest of the world decarbonise, as school students around the country fronted...
- Green energy giant gifts ‘hidden gem’ for national park as transition worries pile up Fri, 17 Nov 23, 10:15amAs green energy players are going to greater lengths in a bid to secure support, the French company behind South Australia's massive Goyder renewables project has handed over the nearby Worlds End Gorge as a new SA national...
- Australia can have 'even bigger impact' helping other nations decarbonise, federal climate change minister says Fri, 17 Nov 23, 2:56pmLeaders in charge of Australia's response to climate change have told an energy summit the country can have "an even bigger impact" by helping the rest of the world decarbonise, as school students around the country fronted...