In light of an inverter rule change in South Australia kicking in from September this year, SA Power Networks has altered its requirements relating to like-for-like solar inverter replacements carried out under warranty. [Read more…]
Toowoomba Council’s Solar Powered Depot Officially Opened
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio officially opened Council’s new solar powered $67 million Principal Depot in Charlton last week. [Read more…]
ACCC Publishes Solar Retailer Code Of Conduct Draft Determination
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recognised the CEC Approved Solar Retailer program needs tweaking – but is what the ACCC proposes enough? [Read more…]
A Successful Q2 For Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar last week announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which exceeded expectations. [Read more…]
More Solar My School Installations Roll Out In Sydney’s East
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Bondi Beach Public School sporting new solar panels
An initiative in Sydney helping schools to make the switch to solar power has racked up another couple of PV installations. [Read more…]
Polysilicon Price Increase Puts Pressure On The Cost Of Solar Panels
The knock-on effects of a solar factory out of action in China have seen a sharp increase in the cost of a key component in the manufacture of solar panels. [Read more…]
City Of Hobart May Buy Electricity Directly From Solar Households
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City of Hobart Council | Image: Google Maps
The draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan 2020-2025: Responding to Climate Change is open for comment and will be of interest to local owners of home solar power systems. [Read more…]
QLD’s Bundaberg Regional Council Assessing New Solar Farm Application
An application was lodged last week with Bundaberg Regional Council for a proposed solar farm at Isis River, around 50 kilometres from the city. [Read more…]
UniSA Research: Rethinking Solar Panel Orientation
A UniSA solar researcher says it’s time to rethink solar panel orientation (direction) to better suit peak electricity usage periods and maximise solar energy self-consumption. [Read more…]
NSW’s Hawkesbury Council Seeks Input For Net Zero Emissions Strategy
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Hawkesbury City Council Building in Windsor | Image via Google Earth
Sydney’s Hawkesbury City Council is asking residents for their ideas to help it build on its emissions reduction efforts and become a net-zero emissions organisation. [Read more…]
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