Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Power Bill Support For Western Australians

Western Australia electricity bills

Western Australia’s McGowan Government has announced more details on electricity bill relief and support for households, businesses and community groups as part of its $1 billion COVID-19 package. [Read more…]

Edward River Council Turning To Solar Energy

New South Wales’ Edward River Council is another step closer to what appears to be its first significant solar power installations. [Read more…]

JinkoSolar Donating 1 Million Face Masks And Other PPE

JinkoSolar PPE donation

PPE image: H Shaw

Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath JinkoSolar is doing its bit to help in the coronavirus battle outside its home country’s borders. [Read more…]

Sunnier Days At SMA

SMA solar inverters

German inverter manufacturer SMA has delivered an upbeat report regarding its performance last year and is sticking by its 2020 guidance indicating further improvement. [Read more…]

Energy Businesses Directed To Protect Households And Small Business

Australian energy businesses and COVID-10

On Friday, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) outlined its expectations for energy retailers and networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they must “go above and beyond” to support customers. [Read more…]

Solaria Solar Panels Available In Australia

Solaria solar panels

Solaria’s “Pure Black” solar panels are now available in Australia – here’s a look at this new entrant competing for Aussie rooftop space. [Read more…]

Swansea University Chooses Redflow ZBM2 Flow Batteries

Redflow battery installation - Swansea University

Britain’s Swansea University has purchased a bunch of batteries from Australian energy storage manufacturer Redflow. [Read more…]

A Different Earth Hour This Year

Earth Hour 2020

While probably not high up on many Australians’ to-do lists at the moment, the nature of Earth Hour means it can go ahead this year – but there will be some changes. [Read more…]

Renewable Energy And Storage As An Essential Service

Renewable energy - an essential service

Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]

Polycrystalline Vs. Monocrystalline Solar Panels

Some solar sales people play up the supposed superiority of monocrystalline over polycrystalline solar panels. But is this justified for most homeowners going solar? Here’s Finn’s view on the issue. [Read more…]

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