600 MW of Solar & Wind in Victoria Solpod welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement that renewables will help drive Victoria’s economic recovery from the coronavirus. The Victorian Government plans on a market sounding process for at least 600 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind projects. Lily D’Ambrosia, the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, […]
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Aug
Aug
ALDI Soon Fully Powered by Renewable Energy Solpod welcomes the news that Aldi will be powered by 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021. Aldi will install more than 100,000 rooftop solar panels on their shops and distribution centres. Wind energy will be sourced from two projects in Victoria and NSW. The 31.6 MW […]
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Aug
Aug
Globe HQ is now fully operated by renewable energy. Solpod designed and installed a 265kW rooftop solar system for Globe’s Headquarters in Port Melbourne. With 650 commercial solar panels on the rooftop, Globe’s Global Office is now 100% powered by renewable energy. On the Shop-Eat-Surf page, Globe announced: “This massive new sustainable energy investment will […]
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Aug
Aug
Solpod was thrilled to be one of five clean energy start-ups selected to participate at the Renewable Energy Founder Forum, hosted by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Innovation Bay. The Renewable Energy Founder Forum was held on Hopin, a virtual events platform. Over 170 executives and investors in renewables attended the online event. […]
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Aug
Aug
The optimal orientation of solar panels is often debated within the industry. While facing panels north can generate the most electricity, the generation is condensed during the hours either side of midday. An alternative approach is called east-west and involves half the panels facing east and half the panels facing west. The east-west orientation produces […]
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Aug
Aug
Meeting Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals is at the forefront of investor and consumer priorities. Industrial buildings have an opportunity to meet ESG goals through adopting rooftop solar, saving energy and reducing carbon emissions. A 2019 McKinsey Report said of ESG: “Global sustainable investment now tops $30 trillion—up 68 percent since 2014 and […]
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Aug
Aug
Powering Australia’s schools with solar is an opportunity to generate jobs and stimulate the economy, at a time of continued uncertainty. Industry analysis is showing how investment in renewables can rebuild Australia’s economy. Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) have submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, asking for funding to equip all schools […]
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Aug
Aug
Australia has now completed 2.5 million rooftop solar installations, Renew Economy reports. This milestone figure includes a new record set for installations in July despite the Covid-19 pandemic uncertainty and disruption. Citing analysis generated by Sunwiz, Michael Mazengarb from Renew Economy reports that the percentage of rooftop solar growth is 40% ahead compared to the same […]
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Solpod is pleased to report that we are now officially recognised as ‘Australian Made’ by Australian Made Campaign Limited! Manufacturing our solar pods in Australia is something we are very proud of; creating jobs, supporting local manufacturing and innovation, and helping to stimulate the local economy. Our product is now live on the Australian Made […]
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Innovations in solar are enabling more customers to save on electricity and meet their sustainability goals. Solpod has developed relocatable commercial and industrial rooftop solar, allowing commercial renters to benefit for the first time from rooftop solar through a simple, short-term rental. Up until now, tenants or landlords have had to take a long term […]