Articles | Energy Terrain

Jan 5
4 min

The History of the Solar Power Purchase Agreements (Solar PPA)

What is a Solar PPA? The solar power purchase agreement (Solar PPA) more specifically, a behind-the-meter solar power purchase agreement ...

Dec 22, 2020
3 min

Victoria’s 6 Renewable Energy Zones

In the coming decade as Australia retires its ageing coal-fired plants, it will need to significantly invest in new generation and storag...

Nov 16, 2020
4 min

A World Powered by Renewables: Our Commitment to the Energy Terrain Vision

Benefiting Communities 1% at a Time Click here to check if you are eligible to use our capital to install solar on your rooftop. Energy T...

Oct 21, 2020
5 min

Alternatives for used panel disposal - Overcoming the solar e-waste problem in the years to come

In recent years, the solar photovoltaic (PV) panel industry has boomed. They have the ability to generate reliable clean power, however, ...

Sep 30, 2020
6 min

Shifting to Solar Offers Practical Benefits for Economic Recovery

As Australia eases out of lockdown, people are turning their attention towards propositions on how best to restabilise the economy. Other...

Aug 31, 2020
4 min

Solar Energy and the Environment

Australia has a well-known potential for solar energy. It is one of the sunniest places on Earth. In 2015, Australia committed to reduce ...

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

What is the Best Size of Rooftop Solar Array for your Business?

With Australia being one of the sunniest places on Earth and the price of solar PV systems continuing to go down, going solar is a simple...

Jun 19, 2020
3 min

Solar Energy as a Pathway Towards Sustainability for Businesses

How does sustainability influence consumers' behaviours? In this article we explore how environmental responsibility impacts on the purch...

May 19, 2020
3 min

Solar Energy as part of the economy recovery post COVID-19 lockdown

The global pandemic has set in motion a cascade of events that has affected our everyday activities. Now, as the restrictions start to sl...

Apr 8, 2020
2 min

Opportunities and Challenges for solar and storage under COVID-19

Covid-19 has drastically change our reality in just a few months, and will certainly have an impact in our near future. What has the earl...

Sep 20, 2019
2 min

Barriers to Getting a Solar Power System and How to Get Around Them

Switching to solar power can be an intimidating prospect for some. After all, many of us have been used to just paying their energy bills...

Dec 20, 2018
3 min

How Much Electricity Do Solar Power Systems Produce?

So you’ve been mulling the idea of getting a solar power system for your business. One thing that you might have wondered is how much ele...

Dec 12, 2018
4 min

Pros and Cons of Using a Solar Power System

It has never been a better time to go solar. Today, let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of using a solar power ...

Nov 27, 2018
3 min

Is Solar Power Really Cheap?

One of the drawbacks that stifle the adoption of solar energy is the misconception that renewable energy is free. So here is the reality,...

Nov 19, 2018
2 min

Three Ways to Access Solar Power

As energy prices keep reaching new heights, this can have a direct impact on your bottom line as a business owner and your household’s co...

Oct 30, 2018
3 min

Solar Power Purchase Agreement FAQs

Solar Power Purchase Agreements, or PPAs, have existed in other countries for some time now, but are still relatively new to the Australi...

Aug 25, 2018
3 min

What is a Solar PPA?

The Victorian Government defines a Solar PPA or solar power purchase agreement as an activity where “a business provides, installs and ma...

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