Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Australian-Made Solar Panels Thriving In Outback Testing

After years of operating in harsh outback conditions, solar panels from a couple of Australian manufacturers are still performing well. [Read more…]

More Success For Australia’s SunDrive: First Solar Panel Produced

SunDrive solar panels - Australian made

If you’re thinking of buying Australian-made solar panels in the future, here’s a company to watch – Sydney-based SunDrive. [Read more…]

New Zealand Getting Its Large-Scale Solar On

Solar farms in New Zealand

It’s taken a while, but large-scale solar is really ramping up across the ditch, with a bunch of big PV projects in the pipeline for New Zealand – and at least one major battery project. [Read more…]

Wraps Off The “World’s Largest” Solar Powered Battery

FPL solar powered battery facility

Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) has unveiled what it says is the world’s largest operational solar-powered battery installation in an event with lasers and drones – as you do when officially launching a completed energy storage project. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria Virtual Power Plant Pilot Program Launch

Solar Victoria VPP pilot - solar battery rebate

Victoria’s Solar Homes Program battery rebate stream has expanded to offer a boosted Virtual Power Plant (VPP) option. [Read more…]

Solar Gardens And Community Batteries: What Australians Think

Solar gardens and community batteries

A new survey report reveals Australian energy consumer attitudes towards community-based forms of electricity generation and storage. [Read more…]

Giving The Gift Of … Carbon Dioxide Removal?

Direct air carbon dioxide capture

I really don’t know what to make of this – direct air capture to remove carbon dioxide as an Xmas gift. It’s a sign of the times I guess, in more ways than one. [Read more…]

The Australian-Made Solar Edition – SolarQuotes TV Episode 11

In this episode of SolarQuotes TV, it’s all about Australian-made. From testing Australian solar panels in Alice Springs, to saving you money with clever monitoring developed right here at home. [Read more…]

New Broome Batteries To Boost Solar Hosting Capacity

Community solar batteries for Broome, Western Australia

There’s good news for residents and businesses in Broome, Western Australia who have been prevented from going solar – new community batteries will allow for more PV installations in the town. [Read more…]

Another Australian Solar Panel Manufacturer Soon?

Australian-made solar panels

A company intending to produce solar panels is among the latest to have signed on to establish activities at Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct near Toowoomba. [Read more…]

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