Tasmania’s Government has confirmed the finance partner and program provider for its Energy Saver Loan Scheme – but not everyone is impressed. [Read more…]
Community Solar For South Hobart Tip?
A City of Hobart Councillor wants to see a solar farm established at the local tip site, for the benefit of Council and renters. [Read more…]
Australians Edgy About Climate Change Impacts
A 34-country survey for the World Economic Forum (WEF) found a significant amount of pessimism on the impacts of climate change, both here and abroad. [Read more…]
Solar Backpacks Tracking Critically Endangered Australian Birds
The habits of one of Australia’s rarest birds are being tracked with the assistance of tiny solar powered “backpacks”. [Read more…]
(Some) Solar Installers Still Behaving Badly: NSW And WA
Several NSW solar sparkies have lost their licences and in WA, search warrants were executed last week in an investigation into potential solar STC fraud. [Read more…]
ACT Expands Home Energy Support Program
As well as a rebate for solar power systems, eligible low-income households in the ACT can now also get a significant rebate on selected energy-efficient appliances. [Read more…]
LG Home Battery Recall A Hot Mess?
There are unsettling aspects to an ongoing recall of certain LG home batteries and battery packs also used by six other brands. Maybe LG will see this article and finally shed some light. [Read more…]
Another Solar Energy Boost For Bega Valley Shire Council
New South Wales’ Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) is racking up another solar power system at its aquatic centre in Pambula. [Read more…]
WA’s Consumer Protection Warns On Crap Solar
Choose your solar installer wisely says Western Australia’s Consumer Protection after an increase in complaints about performance claims, shoddy systems and workmanship. [Read more…]
Canadian Solar Launching Home Battery: EP Cube
Canadian Solar’s subsidiary is set to launch a home battery system next week. Details are scant at this stage, but here’s what we know. [Read more…]
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