Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

QLD Emergency Solar Backstop Mechanism Nears

Queensland Emergency Solar Backstop Mechanism

In just a few months, Ergon Energy and Energex will have the capability to remotely switch off some solar power and battery systems – but don’t panic. [Read more…]

Wollar Solar Farm Seeking Solar Panel Supplier

Wollar Solar Farm

A huge soon-to-be-constructed PV power station project in New South Wales will be a very nice score for a solar panel manufacturer. [Read more…]

Solar + Battery Storage For Taree Tip

Taree Waste Centre solar energy project

New South Wales’ Taree Waste Centre is getting a bunch of solar panels and a battery system, with support from a State Government agency. [Read more…]

More EV Fast Charging In Ascot Vale, Powered By Renewables

Electric Vehicle Fast Charging in Ascot Vale

Victoria’s Moonee Valley City Council teamed up with Evie Networks to install two new electric vehicle chargers in Ascot Vale that are powered by 100% renewables. [Read more…]

Climate Change Act of Australia – Is Today The Day?

Climate Change Act of Australia - Chris Bowen

Will the Federal Government’s Climate Change Bill have its day in the sun today? Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen hopes so. And what’s with the Albanese Government approving a bunch of new fossil fuel exploration sites recently? [Read more…]

Progress On Massive Proposed NZ Solar Farm Project

Solar power in New Zealand

An important decision concerning whether a major proposed solar farm for New Zealand can go ahead will soon be made. [Read more…]

Free Solar Panel Recycling In Gannawarra Shire

Solar panel recycling - Gannawarra

In another step towards its national rollout, Solar Recovery Corporation has partnered with Victoria’s Gannawarra Shire Council to provide free local solar panel recycling services. [Read more…]

Cyborg Cockroach Gets A Solar Power Boost

Solar powered cyborg cockroach

Researchers have come up with a system for creating remote-controlled “cyborg” cockroaches that involves the use of a tiny solar cell and lithium ion battery. But why? [Read more…]

Calls For A National Sustainable Healthcare Unit

Healthcare emissions in Australia

Leading health organisations have teamed up to create an implementation plan to slash health-related carbon emissions in Australia that will not only save money, but improve patient care. [Read more…]

Solar Panels To Help Power Tasmanian Irrigation Pumping

Irrigation in Tasmania

A Tasmanian Irrigation initiative will see the first use of solar energy to help power some of the pumps associated with the company’s schemes. [Read more…]

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