It's another week of exciting solar/renewable energy news: US renewable visionary Rex Parris is set to inspire Australia towards renewable energy revolution; Scientists have come up with solar cells that work well during cloudy days and films that will turn windows into electricity generators; And a new report talks about updating Australia's National Construction code to prepare buildings for a zero carbon future.
Plus, the world is celebrating World Population Day.
Renters and landlords in Australia may soon benefit from solar through the Solar Renters program; Renewable energy will provide one third of the national electricity in 2020; and Enphase Energy announced the introduction of its seventh generation microinverters.
AU homes and small businesses have now installed more than three million small-scale renewable energy systems according to a CER report; The first Australian project to combine solar energy and pumped hydro storage has received funding approval; And did you know that it has been 30 years since the world was warned about worsening global warming?
Beginning this June 2018, Queensland residents could save money going solar with the help of the state government's Affordable Energy Plan; Pioneering solar researcher Martin Green was awarded the 2018 Global Energy Prize; And it looks like efficient energy upgrade is the most important thing on home improvement lists.
Unilever AU follows in the footsteps of confectionery giant Mars as it declares 100% renewable energy for its Australian operations in two years; Port Macquarie Base Hospital is about to go solar with the largest hospital solar power installation; Two of WA's biggest players in the gas-propelled economy are looking into renewable energy; And energy spills are flooding the electricity grid, causing major concerns.
Let's begin the first work week of June with a roundup!
Global confectionery brand Mars Inc. announced its plan to switch its Australian operations to renewable energy by 2020... Climate Council reports about Australian businesses embracing clean energy... And, new data shows that 1 out of 5 rooftop solar systems are underperforming. Read up and make sure to check your solar!
Employment in the renewables industry has set a record peak worldwide -- it's the perfect time to pursue your eco-friendly career dreams! There's a new residential solar product arriving in Australia... And the world's first solar train receives a well-deserved award.
