Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Heat Pumps: Roadmap For Australia’s Hot Water Transformation

Hot water heat pumps in Australia

Air-sourced heat pump hot water systems (HPHWS) can save households a bundle of bucks, but the quality of systems and installation in Australia needs some work. [Read more…]

Nuclear + Solar In Australia = A Huge Waste Of Energy

Nuclear power in Australia

The operation of just one nuclear power station in Queensland would require cutting off renewable energy output equivalent to tens of thousands of home solar power systems every day says Queensland Conservation Council (QCC). [Read more…]

Australia’s Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap Unveiled

National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap

A meeting of federal and state energy ministers in Melbourne last week resulted in release of the National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap. So, what’s it about? [Read more…]

SolarEdge Shedding Staff – Again

SolarEdge staff layoffs

2024 keeps getting tougher for Israel-headquartered solar manufacturer SolarEdge, with hundreds more staff to be shown the door. [Read more…]

Sungrow Gets Into Microinverters

Sungrow microinverters

Chinese solar manufacturing giant Sungrow has finally released further information about its new range of microinverters. [Read more…]

CEC May Retain Approved Solar Product Gatekeeper Status

Solar product listing nomination

The Clean Energy Regulator has proposed to nominate the Clean Energy Council (CEC) to continue as the solar panel and inverter product listing body under Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). [Read more…]

NSW Councils Collaborating On Home Solar And Batteries

NSW South Coast solar initiative

Wollongong City Council is teaming up with several neighbouring councils to boost local uptake of solar panels, battery systems and VPPs among households and small businesses. [Read more…]

NT Service Fuse Safety Alert And Smart Meter Rollout Update

Electricity meter box safety alert

If your electricity meter box looks like this, it’s time to do something about it says Northern Territory’s WorkSafe. [Read more…]

More Flexible Solar Exports Suburbs In SA Soon

South Australia - flexible exports for solar

Owners of new or upgraded solar systems in hundreds more suburbs and towns in South Australia will have the opportunity to sign up for flexible exports later this month. [Read more…]

More Funding For Australia’s Smart Meter Rollout

Smart meters in Australia

A $50 million Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) loan announced yesterday will help support and accelerate smart meter uptake in Australia. [Read more…]

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