10 years ago the average solar system in our region was around 1.5kW (or 6 panels). In the past six months, the average size of new systems in Macedon Ranges has been a whopping 4.8kW (19 panels) whilst in Mount Alexander it’s been 4.1kW (17 panels). The main reasons for change have been the 90% […]
An Evening with Tim Flannery in Castlemaine
The Castlemaine Town Hall will be buzzing on Saturday September 26th. Former Australian of the Year and leading advocate for action on climate change, Professor Tim Flannery, will be speaking and answering questions, local band, the Seducaphones will be entertaining and Growing Abundance will be providing a tasty dinner. There will also be a buzz […]
Solar Matters #7
Ever wondered why coal companies and electric utilities – and political parties which rely on them for donations – are afraid of solar. It’s quite simple. Much of the solar output occurs during the afternoon when the demand for power is peaking, especially in summer, and when the big generators like AGL have been able […]
Solar Matters #6
There will be a great night out for renewable energy supporters at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Saturday 26th September. ‘An Evening with Tim Flannery’ will include dinner, a speech and Q&A by Professor Tim, live music and dancing. Tim was Australian of the Year in 2007 and author of the best-seller, ‘The Weather Makers’. […]
More MASH2 solar info meetings planned
Interest in the MASH2 community solar bulk-buy is proving so strong that the organisers, the Hub Foundation, have scheduled five more info meetings for interested residents in Castlemaine and Kyneton. Three meetings will be at the Castlemaine Senior Citizens Hall on Tuesday 11 August, Thursday 20 August and Wednesday 26 August, all at 5.00-6.30pm. Then […]
Helen and Bob Long, first MASH2 customer installation
The weather might have been grey but spirits were high on Thursday 16 July as the installation of the Longs’ new 3Kw solar rooftop took place. “We wanted to go solar because we want to be part of moving towards a sustainable future and to see our electricity bills come down. We like the […]
