German energy storage giant sonnen plans to establish a battery manufacturing centre in Adelaide that will produce 50,000 home systems over five years. [Read more…]
South Australian Premier Pledges Interest Free Solar + Battery System Loans
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Yet another renewable energy related election commitment – this time Premier Jay Weatherill has announced a $100 million no-interest loans scheme to assist households in the purchase of solar power and/or battery systems if Labor is returned to office in SA. [Read more…]
Progress On WA’s Merredin Solar Farm
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Several milestones have been reached in the development of what is claimed will be Western Australia’s largest solar farm, which may also include battery storage. [Read more…]
SA Labor’s Renewables And Energy Storage Targets – Reactions
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If you’re a renewable energy supporter, South Australia has been a pretty exciting place to be recently and yesterday was no exception. [Read more…]
SA Labor Commits To 75% Renewables By 2025
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South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says if Labor is re-elected, it will boost the state’s Renewable Energy Target to 75 per cent by 2025. [Read more…]
Development Application Lodged For Australia’s Largest Urban Solar Farm
A development application has been submitted to Western Australia’s City of Fremantle for a solar farm proposed for a former South Fremantle landfill site. [Read more…]
Trump Solar Tariffs A Taxing Situation For SunPower
SunPower’s president and CEO isn’t particularly happy with the Trump Administration’s recent attempt to help “Make America Great Again” through punitive duties on imported cells and solar panels. [Read more…]
Queensland Legacy 44c Solar Feed In Tariff Rule Change Update
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Solar installers and households/businesses on Queensland’s legacy 44c solar feed in tariff (Solar Bonus Scheme) should be aware of pending changes to the scheme. [Read more…]
Statutory Voltage Limits Change In Queensland To Benefit Solar Power
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Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape. [Read more…]
Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open Today
Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model. [Read more…]
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