Victoria’s Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50% by 2030 Solpod welcomes the official announcement by the Victorian Government to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. As part of the State’s Climate Change Strategy, Victoria’s target is to source 50% of its energy from renewables by 2030. All Victorian Government operations […]
Tag Archives: Sustainability
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Apr
Apr
Solpod #SET100 Certified Solpod is thrilled to be selected by Start Up Energy Transition to be represented in the global top 100 energy start-up list! The 2021 SET100 is the start up list that features Solpod amongst other innovative energy start ups. The Start Up Energy Transition’s top 100 list recognises start-ups and companies around the world […]
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Apr
Apr
Bentspoke Brewery Co has proudly installed Solpod redeployable rooftop solar onto their warehouse sites in Canberra. The solar installation will help enhance their corporate sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Richart Watkins, Owner and Head Brewer from Bentspoke Brewing Co said: “We are continuing the Bentspoke sustainability program by installing solar on the roofs of […]
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Jan
Solpod are thrilled to have completed a 100kWp rooftop solar installation at Colonial Brewery in late 2020. Our Solpod Roof product was used for this installation, and the solar array looks fantastic installed ‘flush’ on the Colonial Brewery building in Port Melbourne. Watch the short video below that includes interviews with James Larratt, CEO of Solpod […]
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Nov
Nov
Australian Made Campaign A renewables led recovery would support three times as many jobs as a gas/fossil fuel lead recovery, the ABC reported. As a provider of Australian Made solar panel mounting solutions, Solpod promotes Australian Made, helping to create jobs and supporting Australian innovation. Australian Made Ltd has launched a new campaign “Buy Australian Now […]
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Sep
Sep
Net-Zero Emissions by 2030 Major property groups in Australia are aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. As well, over half of Australia’s largest listed property companies have made commitments that align with the Paris Climate Agreements, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Trends of property companies with their emissions pledges are being recorded by ClimateWorks Australia […]
Commercial Rooftop Solar
Solpod Powers Google Australia’s HQ, with Google’s Carbon Footprint Now Zero
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Sep
Sep
In perfect timing, Google announces that it’s carbon footprint is now zero. Google is offsetting its historic emissions and moving to zero-carbon energy, as Solpod powers up Google Australia’s headquarters. Solpod on Google Australia HQ, Sydney Solpod installed our re-deployable solar pods on Google Australia’s Headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. The 100kW solar system is situated […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]