Articles from Renew Economy

Westpac taps NSW solar farm in shift to 100% renewables

Westpac becomes 4th Australian company – 3rd major bank – to sign up to global RE100 movement, starting with major solar offtake deal with 120MW Bomen Solar Farm.

Cheaper to own Tesla Model 3 than Toyota Camry, says report

US analysis suggests total cost of ownership of Tesla Model 3 over three years less than that of the very popular (and cheaper upfront) Toyota Camry.

Australia’s hottest rooftop solar suburbs – and the millions still missing out

Clean Energy Council reveals which Australian suburbs are embracing rooftop solar the most enthusiastically, while a separate report reminds us that apartment dwellers are still missing the party.

Aston Martin electric sportscar now ready for production

Aston Martin unveils the fully electric Rapide E sports car at the Shanghai Motor Show, ready to start its production.

Renewables generate one-third of Britain’s Q1 electricity supply

Work begins on Warwick solar farm – UQ’s ticket to 100% renewables

Works begin on University of Queensland-owned solar farm that will make UQ world's first major university to offset 100% of its electricity through its own renewables assets.

Bottom line is that electric vehicles in Australia still face barriers

Australia can do much better on EVs, but due to a number of factors, mass popularity is likely to take years. And that's a shame, because in economic terms, EVs beat ICE cars hands down.