Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Are home batteries finally poised to go mainstream in Australia? And in a 17-kilometre race in to the city, which wins – a battery-assisted bike or an electric car? Tesla Powerwall vs. lead acid batteries, a debate between a battery cynic and a true believer, plus much more in episode 7 of SolarQuotes TV! [Read more…]

We could all do with some good news – but unfortunately the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change didn’t deliver it. [Read more…]

This solar-assisted remote-controlled sand sifting robot may play a small part in helping to keep beaches clean. [Read more…]

The completion of streetlight upgrades and rooftop solar installations on a bunch of WA’s Shire of Derby/West Kimberley buildings was celebrated last week. [Read more…]

Upfront rental income paid to Shoalhaven City Council for the site of a solar farm has been earmarked to support new renewable and energy efficiency projects. [Read more…]

The agency tasked with the oversight of programs under Australia’s Renewable Energy Target has set out where it will focus its compliance and enforcement activities for the year ahead. [Read more…]

Victorian Big Battery Tesla Megapack fire | Image: CFA

Victoria’s Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables isn’t impressed with the Andrews Labor Government’s handling of the Victorian Big Battery fire. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s Town of Port Hedland (council) looks set to jump on the solar energy bandwagon, with 2.6MW of projects on the cards. [Read more…]

Israel-headquartered inverter and power optimiser manufacturer SolarEdge saw record revenues in both its solar and non-solar businesses in the second quarter. [Read more…]

While winter and COVID may be putting a dampener on life in general, there was still lots of interest in busting electricity bills with home solar power in July. [Read more…]