Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Progress On WA’s Merredin Solar Farm

Merredin Solar Farm - Western Australia

Image: Google Maps

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

Reactions to renewable energy announcements in South Australia

Image: SA Labor

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

South Australia renewable energy target

Image: SA Labor

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

Epuron South Fremantle 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 and Trump's solar tariffs

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

Queensland 44c feed in tariff - Solar Bonus Scheme

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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

Voltage limits in Queensland

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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

Queensland energy efficient appliance rebate

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.Ā  [Read more…]

Solar Powered Rover Sees 5,000th Martian Dawn

Solar powered Mars rover

Image: NASA

For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far. [Read more…]

Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia

Battery storage in Australia

Image: via CEC

The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake. [Read more…]

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