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Solar energy is harnessed, converted, and distributed by dedicated individuals. It requires expertise, patience, and a significant amount of effort. These are the stories that go beyond what you see in the brochures.

Disadvantages of Ni-Cd Batteries

Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries are rechargeable batteries (also known as secondary batteries) that can be deeply discharged and have a…

2012 Sustainable House Day

This year’s Sustainable House Day (SHD) is on Sunday 9 th September between 10am – 4pm. Over 200+ homes across Australia, including…

Energy wise Lighting

Dave’s Column – Lighting Tips. Nowadays there are three main types of lighting on the market: halogen, fluorescent (fluoro) and…

QLD Hit By Solar Gold Rush

In Russian there is an expression: The wise man learns from mistakes of others, the smart man learns from his own,…

Voluntary Feed-in Tariffs Under Review

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recently published its recommendations for a fair and reasonable feed-in tariff for 2012/13.…

Is your TV Wasting Electricity?

Dave’s Column – Televisions on Standby. In 2005 TVs were by far the biggest energy wasters in the average Aussie…