A fault in the Basslink interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria coupled with low rainfall in spring has put the Apple Isle in a challenging situation; but wind power is helping to maintain electricity supply.
Victoria’s government launched the first round of funding designed to help boost jobs in clean energy technologies yesterday.
$5 million will be made available in the first round of the New Energy Jobs Fund. Grants are generally between $50,000 and $1 million; but up to $2 million will be provided in exceptional circumstances.
Many renewable energy lovers are not in a position to have a solar system installed on their home, whether it’s because they live in an apartment building, have a shaded roof or simply can’t afford it.
A City of Melbourne-led initiative to drive the development of local renewable energy capacity is preparing to go to market, with a series of industry briefings this month, and the release of tender documents in the New Year.