Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Victorian Government Releases Final Large-Scale Solar Guideline

Solar energy guidelines - Victoria

New planning guidelines for large-scale solar farms in Victoria were released by the Andrews Labor Government yesterday, but they may be still some way off from having teeth. [Read more…]

Shortlist For Queensland’s Renewables 400 Reverse Auction Announced

CleanCo - renewable energy auction

It’s been around two years in the making so far, but the Queensland Government’s Renewables 400 reverse auction is now another step closer. [Read more…]

Suntech Joins Australian Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Initiative

Suntech solar panel validation

Solar panel manufacturer Suntech has announced its participation in the Clean Energy Regulator’s Solar Panel Validation (SPV) program. [Read more…]

Development Application Approved For Pallamana Solar Farm

Pallamana Solar Farm

Proposed layout for Pallamana Solar Farm | RES Australia Pty Ltd.

It’s been reported the development application for a proposed large-scale solar + storage facility near Murray Bridge in South Australia has been given the thumbs-up. [Read more…]

Absolute Solar Power Basics – The Difference Between Power And Energy

When it comes to solar power, the absolute fundamental thing you need to know is the difference between power (kW) and energy (kWh) says SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock in his latest video. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Day Of Solar Action This Thursday

Victorian Solar Rally

A rally on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House this Thursday will endeavour to get it through the Victorian Government’s skull that not only is the nature of the Solar Homes PV rebate crippling the state’s solar industry, many Victorians are missing out on reaping the benefits of solar power. [Read more…]

A Big Week For Big Solar In Australia

Large-scale solar energy in Australia

A lot has been happening on the large-scale solar energy front in Australia in the past week – here’s a roundup of some of the notable events. [Read more…]

Inquiry Into Sustainability Of Energy Supply And Resources In NSW

Renewable energy in New South Wales

A new inquiry by the New South Wales Legislative Assembly’s Environment and Planning Committee is delving into the economic opportunities for renewables in the state, and how to support communities affected by changing resource markets. [Read more…]

Cedar Grove Environmental Centre Construction Update

Cedar Grove Environment Centre

Construction of a wastewater treatment facility with a curious name – Cedar Grove Environmental Centre – is 40% complete says Queensland’s Logan City Council. [Read more…]

Rebate Rage: The Battle To Save Victoria’s Residential Solar Industry

Victoria solar energy industry crisis

Workers are being laid off and solar businesses are closing their doors in Victoria. Solar buyers, system owners and the Victorian community in general should also be worried as the crisis will have some serious knock-on effects. [Read more…]

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