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The scheme which began in 2001 under the Howard government and was reinforced under Labor administration has helped lift Australia’s renewable energy production to more than 11% of total electricity generation (still short of the 20% by 2020 target), and has gone a long way to helping alleviate the nation’s significant carbon footprint. The second part of the story, however, and one which is sadly being ignored, is that this investment has actually been pushing the price of power down in the energy market.

With stats Australia-wide telling us over 1.3 Million households have solar panels on their roof, it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that Solar is here to stay for the long term.

According to a Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute, Too much solar power produced in off-peak

With Australia committed to getting 20% of its power through renewable sources by 2020, this 10 megawatt station can generate enough power for 3000 homes.

Tomorrow, world leaders and diplomats will converge on the United Nations’ New York headquarters to

A state government report has shown that within 10 years the renewable energy sector could be worth over $750 million a year. The report, commission by the state government, shows that the industry is currently worth $100 million a year and employs over 700 people.

Late last month [July 2016] the first bill for the first Powerwall installed in Australia

Results of a recent survey show that rapidly rising electricity costs are the biggest concern of most Australian households.