Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Energy Vault Battery System Tapped For Australian Solar Farm

Energy Vault - Australia

A Switzerland headquartered company has been chosen to provide a big battery system for a proposed solar farm in Victoria. [Read more…]

The Opposition’s Astounding Hypocrisy On Electricity Prices

Australian electricity prices

As news of more major power price hikes reverberated around the nation, the vultures Opposition were ready to feed pounce. That’s politics, but it’s the hypocrisy of it all that really stinks. [Read more…]

Federal Budget 2022-23 And Renewable Energy

Federal Budget 2022-23: renewable Energy and climate change

Last night’s Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers saw the Albanese Government make good on renewable energy election commitments – and put the sword to Angus Taylor’s energy abomination. [Read more…]

Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ Super Solar Savings

Sydney's Northern Beaches Council and solar energy

Northern Beaches Council is reaping significant financial benefits from a focus on energy efficiency and renewables for its operations. [Read more…]

VIC Libs Pledge To Pause Electric Vehicle Tax

Victoria's EV tax

Victoria’s unpopular EV tax will take a back seat for a bit if the Liberals/Nationals emerge victorious in next month’s state election. [Read more…]

Russia Continues To Wreak Havoc On Ukrainian Renewables

Solar farm damage in Ukraine

Image: Solar Generation, LLC

Tough times continue in Ukraine for just about everyone and everything – including the nation’s renewable energy sector. [Read more…]

Australia To Sign Global Methane Pledge

Global methane pledge - Australia

After the Morrison Government failed to do so at COP26 last year, the Albanese Government has signalled its intention to sign on to the Global Methane Pledge. [Read more…]

Home Solar Power Outside Peak Sun Hours

Solar power outside peak sun hours

How much power can a solar system crank well outside of the “golden hours” for PV electricity generation? Here’s an example. [Read more…]

Solar, Batteries & EVs In Australia: Intent And Action

Solar, battery and EV uptake in Australia

Results from Energy Consumers Australia’s latest ECBS survey provides insights into interest and action in relation to home solar, batteries and EV uptake. [Read more…]

AGL Weighs In On QLD Emergency Solar Backstop Mechanism

Queensland emergency backstop mechanism

Electricity gentailer AGL has had its say on plans to introduce remote rooftop solar shutdown capabilities in Queensland. [Read more…]

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