Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

emPOWER Homes – Solar For Social Housing In Queensland

Empower Homes Solar Scheme

Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) has jointly launched a proposal that would see solar panels installed and energy efficiency upgrades performed on social housing across the state. [Read more…]

AGL Acquiring Click Energy Group

AGL acquiring Click Energy

AGL announced Monday it is to acquire Click Energy Group Holdings Pty Ltd  for $115 million, providing a significant boost towards AGL’s customer targets. [Read more…]

Early Coal Power Station Retirements On The Cards In QLD/NSW

Coal power viability

The Australia Institute says New South Wales and Queensland are continuing to use less of their existing coal fired power stations, and this could lead to earlier retirements than currently planned. [Read more…]

Feed-In Tariffs In South Australia: State Of Play In 2019/20

Feed-in tariffs South Australia

A new report from ESCOSA indicates South Australian solar owners had access to a wide range of feed-in tariff offers and generally had access to the same best-priced electricity plans as non-solar customers in 2019-20. [Read more…]

Shepparton Council Kicks Off Community Sustainability Grants

Solar panels in Shepparton

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Community Sustainability Grant program could provide a great opportunity for groups to get solar panels on their rooftops. [Read more…]

Solar Energy And Mornington Peninsula’s Climate Emergency Plan

Mornington Peninsular Shire - zero carbon and solar energy

Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Shire Council last week unanimously adopted its ambitious Climate Emergency Plan – and solar power plays an important role in it. [Read more…]

SA Solar Shitstorm 2: Remote Disconnect

Solar power system shutdowns in SA

Image: Bru-nO

SA Power Networks has been given the green light to remotely and temporarily shut down solar power systems in “rare circumstances” from September 28. Here’s what it means for new and existing solar owners, as we currently understand the situation. [Read more…]

Warning From FRNSW On Solar Power System Safety 

Solar power system fires - FRNSW

Image: FRNSW

Fire and Rescue NSW has sounded a new warning after another solar PV related incident in the state. [Read more…]

Hobsons Bay City Council VPP To Maximise Solar Self-Consumption

Hobsons Bay VPP - virtual power plant

Melbourne’s Hobsons Bay City Council has announced a Virtual Power Plant project that will involve the installation of solar panels on dozens more of its buildings initially and community participation down the track. [Read more…]

Uniting Church: Future Must Remain Renewable

Uniting Church WA and Uniting Church VIC TAS are encouraging their members to write letters expressing concern over renewable energy funding to several senators. [Read more…]

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