Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Victorian Solar Installers Struggling With Rebate Application Delays

Solar rebate delays in Victoria

Some solar installers in Victoria are very frustrated with delays in application processing for the state’s rebate. It’s costing them time and money, and it’s not a great situation for their customers either. [Read more…]

City Of Greater Geelong Celebrates Year Of 100% Renewables

Renewable energy in Geelong

City of Greater Geelong is reaping the benefits of switching to 100% renewables-based electricity for all its operations. [Read more…]

What’s Up With Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project?

Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project

There’s been a recent update in relation to a proposed huge clean power project for north-west Victoria. [Read more…]

ACCC Looking Into Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Lithium ion battery safety

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is encouraging feedback on ways to reduce fire and safety risks relating to lithium-ion batteries; including those used in solar energy storage applications. [Read more…]

Big Batteries, Power Price Rise Relief And Australian Solar Silicon

Capacity Investment Scheme, Energy Relief Plan and Australian Silicon Action Plan

Between the Capacity Investment Scheme getting legs, planned actions to rein in electricity price rises and the prospect of a thriving local solar manufacturing industry, there’s been a bit happening on Australia’s energy front the past few days. Here’s a summary. [Read more…]

Solar’s Up For Surfing WA

Surfing WA solar installation

Sun, surf, sand and solar power – Surfing WA’s new multi-million-dollar facility at Trigg Beach has it all (plus a battery). [Read more…]

Walpole Mini Pumped Hydro Microgrid Project Excitement Builds

Walpole pumped hydro project

Completion of a renewables powered pumped-hydro microgrid project is being eagerly anticipated by the residents of Walpole in Western Australia. [Read more…]

Australians Back National Home Battery Subsidy

Solar battery subsidies in Australia

A recent national survey has indicated the vast majority of Australians believe the Federal Government should help make installing household battery storage more affordable. [Read more…]

Cairns Regional Council Inks Clean Power Deal

Cairns Regional Council and CleanCo

Cairns Regional Council has taken another big step towards meeting its commitment to all the organisation’s electricity being sourced from renewables. [Read more…]

Sutherland Court Serving Up Solar Powered Justice

Sutherland Courthouse goes solar

Sydney’s Sutherland Courthouse is cranking and storing clean electricity to help power its operations. It’s among a bunch of courthouses in NSW now doing so and there should be more to come. [Read more…]

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