Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

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Uptake of solar panel rebates in Victoria continues to slow, making it a good time for those considering solar or crowded out by the previous rush to take another look. [Read more…]

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The issue of carbon neutrality was on the agenda for last night’s Sutherland Shire Council meeting. [Read more…]

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So close, yet so far away – well, perhaps not. A decision on approval for a solar farm + battery storage facility in Victoria’s north has been put on the backburner due to COVID-19.

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UPDATE March 25: Loddon Shire Council informs us “the application has been approved under delegation”. It was approved today.
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Australians have been a little distracted lately – and who can blame them? But the distraction is leading to some missing out on the advantages of installing solar panels right now. [Read more…]

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Australia’s Clean Energy Council is lobbying federal, state and territory governments to make renewables and energy storage a key part COVID-19 response packages. [Read more…]

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WorkSafe Victoria announced yesterday a solar business in the state has been charged over the death of an employee in 2018. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s City of Subiaco council has developed a corporate carbon reduction plan with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by June this year and 100% renewable energy for its electricity requirements by 2025. [Read more…]

The main streets of Stirling and Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills region will see the addition of a couple solar powered bins by the end of next week. [Read more…]

Last year saw solar power claim its highest share ever of new electricity generation capacity additions in the USA says a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. [Read more…]

Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar had a huge year in 2019 and appears very confident about its prospects in 2020, even given the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19. [Read more…]