Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

About Michael Bloch

Michael caught the solar power bug after purchasing components to cobble together a small off-grid PV system in 2008. He's been reporting on Australian and international solar energy news ever since.

AANT Powers Up Mobile EV Charging Service

AANT mobile EV charging

The Automobile Association of the Northern Territory (AANT) recently launched its first mobile charging solution for Darwin EV drivers caught out. [Read more…]

Are Bifacial Solar Panels For Residential Rooftops Worth It?

Bifacial panels on home rooftops

More solar panel manufacturers are cranking out bifacial modules these days and the price gap is closing. But are they worth installing on your home’s rooftop? [Read more…]

Winaico Struts Its Ethical Solar Stuff

Winaico SA8000 certification

Taiwan-headquartered solar panel manufacturer Winaico recently achieved an important certification related to social accountability. [Read more…]

Solar Installation Firm Called Out For Alleged “Dubious Practices”

Sunboost Energy Pty Ltd complaints

In the Northern Territory, Consumer Affairs and NT WorkSafe have urged Territorians to be wary of promotional material from an interstate solar installation firm after reports of alleged dodgy behaviour from across the border. [Read more…]

Federal Funding Supports Home-Grown Solar-Sharing Tech

Allume Energy SolShare

Melbourne’s Allume Energy has been awarded a significant grant for its solar-sharing technology through the Federal Government’s Industry Growth Program. [Read more…]

Learn And Earn: Call For Aspiring Home Energy Assessors

NatHERS Home Energy Assessor training

Ever wanted to be an accredited home energy assessor? Here’s an opportunity for some to get on the path while making a few bucks – and no previous experience required. [Read more…]

RedEarth To Manufacture Bi-Directional EV Chargers In Australia

RedEarth bidirectional charger

Queensland battery solutions provider RedEarth has teamed up with a German firm for the manufacture of DC V2G bi-directional EV chargers right here in Australia. The announcement had some excited and me a bit confused. [Read more…]

PowerPlus Energy Scores Victorian Government Grant

PowerPlus Energy batteries

Melbourne solar battery firm PowerPlus Energy is among four manufacturing businesses to share in more than $1 million of Victorian Government funding. [Read more…]

NSW Battery Rebate: It’s Payback Time

NSW battery rebate and system payback

New South Wales’ battery rebate can knock thousands off the cost of a home energy storage system. So, how does that impact simple payback? [Read more…]

CEFC Mulls Over $75M Investment In ING Green Loan Program

ING Australia Green Upgrade Loan

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is contemplating teaming up with ING Australia on a low-rate green home upgrade loan offer via the Household Energy Upgrades Fund. [Read more…]

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