Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Another Step Towards Townsville’s Battery “Gigafactory”

Townsville battery factory

Magnis Energy Technologies has announced the finalised Townsville Battery Manufacturing Plant Feasibility Study has been submitted to the Queensland Government. [Read more…]

Have Your Say On SA Renewable Energy Planning And Design Reforms

Renewable Energy planning and design - South Australia

South Australia’s revamped draft Planning and Design Code, which incorporates guidelines for renewable energy projects, began its formal public consultation yesterday. [Read more…]

Utility-Scale Solar + Energy Storage Project For Nauru

Nauru solar battery project

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The Government of Nauru is receiving a USD $22 million grant from the Asian Development Bank for a solar + storage project that will provide a huge boost to the tiny nation’s renewable energy capacity. [Read more…]

Blue Mountains City Council Aiming For Carbon Neutrality

Solar power - Blue Mountains City Council

Solar panels at Visitor Information Centre at Echo Point, Katoomba NSW

New South Wales’ Blue Mountains City Council has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2025 – and solar energy will play a role. [Read more…]

SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 32 – Days Of Wine And Panels

Finn and Ronald discuss battery fails, AusNet forcing new solar households onto ToU, hydrogen hype, LG’s new AC solar panel and more. [Read more…]

Somerset Regional Council Cranking Up Solar Deployment

Queensland’s Somerset Regional Council is embracing solar power and will expand its capacity significantly in the near future. [Read more…]

QLD Solar For Rentals Bit Of A Fizzer?

Solar power for renters in Queensland

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The Queensland Government’s Solar For Rentals trial for the private market kicked off in March this year. Uptake to the end of the financial year was less than stellar. [Read more…]

Cutting Red Tape For Solar And Energy Storage In New South Wales

Solar and storage - New South Wales

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The New South Wales Government wants to make it easier to install battery storage and commercial-scale solar energy systems – and is inviting feedback on proposed planning policy changes. [Read more…]

Crunch Time For Australian Rooftop Solar: AEMC

AEMC - Rooftop solar power

Rooftop solar penetration has reached a stage in Australia where big decisions need to be made by electricity distribution network businesses says the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). [Read more…]

Alpha-ESS Opens New SA Battery Assembly Facility, Partners On VPP

Alpha-ESS solar batteries

Solar battery manufacturer Alpha-ESS is pumping up production at a new assembly plant in Adelaide’s south and also partnering in a new virtual power plant (VPP). [Read more…]

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