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‘Insanely cheap energy’: how solar power continues to shock the world
Australian smarts and Chinese industrial might made solar power the cheapest power humanity has seen – and no one saw it coming — Read on amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/25/insanely-cheap-energy-how-solar-power-continues-to-shock-the-world And American capital, short story go to whoa solar industry, early days to current
Solar + battery beats best retail offers in S.A. by a quarter
The chart shows that the combination of PV+battery+grid, taking advantage of the best grid offer, is $123 per year cheaper than the cheapest grid-only offer ($1,645 per year) and $449 lower than the median grid-only offer ($1,971). In other words, … Continue reading
First week – SolarPV and battery storage
So what are my overall reflections at the end of the first weeks? I wish I had done it quicker – it would have saved me around $40/week. I suspect my power bill, particularly in summer months, will fall to … Continue reading
Energy gold mine: storage = solar + pumped hydro
Australia’s biggest renewables-based energy storage project could be up and running in a few years, and will be unique in the world – a pumped hydro plant exploiting the sheer vertical drop an old open pit gold mine and the … Continue reading
Solar Delivers Cheapest Electricity ‘Ever, Anywhere, By Any Technology’
Chile has just contracted for the cheapest unsubsidized power plant in the world, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) reports. In last week’s energy auction, Chile accepted a bid from Spanish developer Solarpack Corp. Tecnologica for 120 megawatts of solar at the stunning price of $29.10 … Continue reading
Research worries, at risk – solar to power the planet
Solar cells are now so efficient and so cheap, that it’s feasible for Australia to source all of its own electricity from solar cells, and theoretically, supply power for the whole planet. image: map shows solar radiation – small red dot … Continue reading
Australia playing catch-up with Europe, US and China in deploying renewable energy
Each installation, be it on the household or utility scale has its own set of characteristics, based on a range of factors. He asks whether Australia would like to be a developer, manufacturer and seller of solar energy systems or … Continue reading
Vote 1 Solar for 100% renewable power by 2030
The Homegrown Power Plan shows that the orderly transition to 100% renewable energy is practical and achievable, and it will mean a better, fairer power system and lower electricity bills for everyone. Sign the petition today to call on all parties and … Continue reading
Qld hybrid solar and pumped hydro project set to begin next year
This is to open up North Queensland, local supply and export, big solar with hydro storage for electricity supply when grid price is high, way to go. >more> RenewEconomy
‘Natural’ gas not as good as solar – despite gas industry’s best efforts
Title of this item says it all, comprehensive analysis that gas isn’t likely to recover any lost respect by Dr Stephen Bygrave, CEO Beyond Zero Emissions >more> TheGuardian
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