Solar Blog

As coronavirus grips the planet, Australia and batters the economy, governments the world over are scrambling to respond. Among Australia’s federal responses is a $17.6 billion stimulus package which it has called ‘Economic Response to the Coronavirus’. And there’s some very good news in there for...

The coal power station business had a very bad year in 2019 – but not so much in Australia. Carbon Brief, a website monitoring how climate and energy policies interact, said the 3 percent global drop in electricity generation by coal was the biggest on record. To put that in perspective, that’s...

It is often said that while the switch to renewable energy is laudable, necessary and even inevitable, it is nonetheless expensive. But not according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which is the country’s independent body for ensuring we all have access to reliable, safe,...

Which city council is going 100 percent renewable? The City of Adelaide, that’s who. A milestone for locals but also the planet, it will be the first time any council in South Australia powers all of its operations with wind and solar energy. “The City of Adelaide is taking climate change...

Simply Energy’s Simply Extra VPP offers combine up to $2,550* in VPP Access Credits and a great energy deal. Watch Simply Energy’s 1-minute video to learn how a Home Battery System may help reduce your energy usage and what a Virtual Power Plant is .. VPP ACCESS CREDITS Up to $2,550* in VPP Access...

There are some things we don’t think about until it actually happens, and the last thing you want is to install solar panels and be unaware of the risks if there’s a fire in your home or business. Firefighters and first responders cut off the power to a building that’s ablaze as a safety...