New South Wales’ Lake Macquarie City Council is the latest local government to give solar powered rubbish bins a whirl. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Solar Rebate Expanded To New Builds
The Victorian Government’s popular Solar Homes program has been expanded once again – this time to include homes under construction. [Read more…]
South Australia’s Kerta Solar Farm Energised
As large-scale solar power plants go, Kerta Solar Farm is a little ‘un – but it has a very interesting feature. [Read more…]
City Of Sydney’s Net Zero Energy Buildings Push
New applications for several types of commercial developments will need to demonstrate net-zero energy use from 2026 in the City of Sydney local government area. [Read more…]
Solar Panels + Pulse Cutting Low Income Household Power Bills
Solar panels and a little black box are helping a bunch of low income households in South Australia save on their electricity bills. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Prices: August 2022 Update
Western Australia had the cheapest solar power systems in Australia during July 2022 – and by quite a margin. See what Australians were paying for systems last month in the latest SolarQuotes solar price report. [Read more…]
Drought, Heatwaves Pressure Solar Panel And Polysilicon Prices
China’s solar manufacturing industry has experienced its share of challenges recently – and now drought and heatwave conditions in some parts of the country are taking their toll. [Read more…]
Fuel Efficiency Standards For Australia Finally?
The Albanese Government is taking a crack at implementing vehicle fuel efficiency standards, which could help boost EV availability, affordability and uptake in Australia. [Read more…]
Unwanted Australian Solar Panels Powering Communities In Africa
Pre-loved solar panels from Australia that may have otherwise ended up in landfill are generating clean electricity in African villages. [Read more…]
Solar Installer Rooftop Safety Spotlight In SA
The results of a SafeWork SA audit have triggered new advice for solar installers concerning rooftop safety. [Read more…]
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