Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Exceeds Savings Expectations

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council is more than happy with the first 12 months’ performance of its 15MW solar farm – benefiting from electricity savings beyond forecasts. [Read more…]

Smart Energy Council Urges Australians To Apply Pressure On The NEG

National Energy Guarantee

The Smart Energy Council states the National Energy Guarantee is “junk policy” and is calling on Australians to email state energy ministers telling them to stop it in its current form. [Read more…]

June A Bumper Month For Small Scale Solar In Australia

June solar installations in Australia

Image: plonk66

June was another busy period for the Australian rooftop solar installation sector, but not quite as hectic as May. [Read more…]

ESCO Pacific Takes Solar Farm Decision To VCAT

Glenrowan Solar Farm

Rural City of Wangaratta Council have been unable to arrive at a decision on whether to green-light Glenrowan Solar Farm, so the developer has taken the application to VCAT. [Read more…]

Hanwha Q CELLS Claims Market Leadership In Japan

Hanwha Q CELLS Japan says its shipment of 770 MW of solar panel capacity in 2017 secured it top market share among all module suppliers in the country. [Read more…]

Bendigo Sustainability Group’s Latest Community Solar Projects

Community solar power in Bendigo

Bendigo Sustainability Group is powering towards reaching fundraising goals for two community solar energy projects in its region. [Read more…]

UNSW Researchers Break CZTS Solar Cell Efficiency Record

CZTS solar cell

While CZTS solar cell technology may still not be ready for prime time, it’s getting closer thanks to the efforts of UNSW Sydney researchers. [Read more…]

The Big Benefits Of Small Off-Grid Solar Power

The impact of off-grid solar

Micro off grid solar systems deployed in households across East Africa are boosting productivity, connectivity, health, prosperity and general quality of life. [Read more…]

Fujitsu Joins RE100, Sets Example For Other Companies In Japan

Fujitsu renewable energy

Fujitsu has become the tenth Japanese company to join the RE100, an initiative encouraging the world’s most influential firms to commit to 100% renewable power. It’s a particularly significant announcement given the state of energy in Japan. [Read more…]

831kW Commercial Solar Project In Tasmania Officially Opened

Commercial solar project in Tasmania

Image: Beon Energy Solutions

One of Tasmania’s largest commercial solar power projects has been completed and is ready to put a major dent in locally-owned freight company SRT Logistics’ power bills. [Read more…]

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