Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Lake Macquarie City Trialling Solar Powered Bins

Solar bins in Lake Macquarie

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

Victorian solar panel rebate - 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

Kerta Solar Farm

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

Sydney Net Zero Energy Buildings

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 power and Pulse energy management

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

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report  - August 2022

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

Solar 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?

Vehicle fuel efficiency standards in Australia

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

Second-hand solar panels from Australia 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

Solar installer rooftop safety

The results of a SafeWork SA audit have triggered new advice for solar installers concerning rooftop safety. [Read more…]

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