Originally published on RenewEconomy The shift from petrol cars to electric vehicles appears to be more than a consumer-driven,Tesla-inspired phenomenon. The big utilities are also getting on board. Origin Energy, one of country’s big three utilities, says Australia could a market leader in solar-powered electric vehicles, given the right incentives … [continued]
In case you missed any of them, here were the 10 most popular articles on CleanTechnica in the past week. Top Reasons Tesla Model 3 Reservations Starting In Stores Makes Sense (via TeslaMondo) New Apple-Peel Battery Could Compete With Tesla’s Lithium-Ion Batteries Tesla Model S Service Screens Exposed Origin: World Moving Quickly … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy The world is moving more quickly towards renewable energy than people thought even a year ago, and Australia can expect an imminent boom in large-scale solar investment, according to Grant King, the CEO of Australian energy utility Origin Energy. King, speaking after releasing half-year results tarred by write-downs … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Rupert Murdoch’s Australian mastheads are not exactly known as champions of green energy or climate policies, but a new deal between News Corp Australia and car maker Mitsubishi could see them lead the charge for green driving. According to an email from News … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath Major Australian utility, Origin Energy, is set to launch a solar leasing program in three separate states, focusing on small-scale residential and commercial solar systems. The utility said on Friday last week it would start rolling out the program in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Attempts by the fossil fuel lobby to downplay the impact of wind generation during the recent heatwaves in southern Australia has been contradicted by a new study, and by recognition from one of the biggest gas producers that low prices in the recent heat wave had … [continued]
Every so often, a little leaflet shows up with the monthly power bill, explaining where the electricity flowing through my outlets originated. Sometimes these leaflets can be a little less than helpful (such as the one fellow CleanTechnica writer Jo Borras received stating ALL the electricity was from “unknown sources” – Jo suggested that perhaps the power company was employing unicorns).
