Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Image: TheDigitalArtist

Energy retailers will soon be prohibited from offering pseudo-discounts and a new investigation will determine whether Australian energy consumers are being gouged by networks in relation to corporate tax liabilities. [Read more…]

Image: Seagul

New Zealand energy company Mercury NZ Limited has announced it will take up to a 26.8% stake in NZX and ASX-listed Tilt Renewables. [Read more…]

Image: Dunsborough Primary School

Dunsborough Primary School in Western Australia has set a goal of running on 100% renewables, and solar power will make a significant contribution. [Read more…]

Image: NASA

Boffins at NASA have been successful in their efforts to develop a solar powered helicopter drone that will be part of the Mars 2020 rover mission.  [Read more…]

Image: Australian Local Government Climate Review 2018

The Australian Local Government Climate Review 2018, published early this month, reveals the nation’s councils are performing well in delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. [Read more…]

SolarEdge has announced it achieved record revenues and profitability in the first quarter of this year and is expanding and diversifying its business. [Read more…]

“Western Australians set for lower increases in household bills,” says the WA Government. It was a curious way of telling people electricity will soon cost them more. [Read more…]

Image: chrischesneau

There was little in Budget 2018-19 directly related to renewables, but small businesses have been provided an extended incentive to go solar. [Read more…]

Image: schropferoval

The $2 million Queensland’s Mackay Regional Council will plow into solar energy will save ratepayers nearly $17 million in electricity costs over the next two decades. [Read more…]

Image: IRENA

The total number of people employed in the renewable energy industry globally passed the 10 million mark for the first time last year, with solar PV jobs leading the way. [Read more…]