With the discussions in the media about electricity prices, retiring of coal fired power stations, security of electricity supply, some actual consumption data can help to make sense of the situation. Here’s a great widget that shows the current electricity consumption by state. Move your move over the map and you can see more information such as the historical low …
Local Perth bakery cuts carbon emissions and power bills in half
Local café and gourmet biscuit producer “Coffee Table Biscuits” in Wembley has used local company DNX Energy to design and install a solar power system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and power bills. Owners Graham and Carol Baker anticipate displacing an astounding 6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year which is equivalent to about 30,000 bags of gourmet biscuits. …
New approach to Freo solar farm
A ‘fresh approach’ will be adopted by leading renewable energy company Epuron – the new proponents for the City of Fremantle’s large-scale solar farm development at a disused landfill site in South Fremantle. The Australian-based Epuron will enter into a 12 month exclusive working agreement period with the City. This will allow for due diligence, resolution of environmental and other …
Live (Solar) Electricity Generation Data in WA and rest of Australia
Ever wondered how much renewable energy such as wind and solar is being supplied in Western Australia and on the East Coast as part of the whole energy mix? Here is a a great little widget that provides insights into this on a state by state basis.