German inverter manufacturer SMA has delivered an upbeat report regarding its performance last year and is sticking by its 2020 guidance indicating further improvement. [Read more…]
Energy Businesses Directed To Protect Households And Small Business
On Friday, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) outlined its expectations for energy retailers and networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating they must “go above and beyond” to support customers. [Read more…]
Solaria Solar Panels Available In Australia
Solaria’s “Pure Black” solar panels are now available in Australia – here’s a look at this new entrant competing for Aussie rooftop space. [Read more…]
Swansea University Chooses Redflow ZBM2 Flow Batteries
Britain’s Swansea University has purchased a bunch of batteries from Australian energy storage manufacturer Redflow. [Read more…]
A Different Earth Hour This Year
While probably not high up on many Australians’ to-do lists at the moment, the nature of Earth Hour means it can go ahead this year – but there will be some changes. [Read more…]
Renewable Energy And Storage As An Essential Service
Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]
Polycrystalline Vs. Monocrystalline Solar Panels
Some solar sales people play up the supposed superiority of monocrystalline over polycrystalline solar panels. But is this justified for most homeowners going solar? Here’s Finn’s view on the issue. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Rebates Go Begging
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Image: Solar Victoria
Uptake of solar panel rebates in Victoria continues to slow, making it a good time for those considering solar or crowded out by the previous rush to take another look. [Read more…]
Sydney’s Sutherland Shire Council’s Carbon Neutrality Motion
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The issue of carbon neutrality was on the agenda for last night’s Sutherland Shire Council meeting. [Read more…]
200MW Solar Farm Decision Foiled By Coronavirus
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Image: South Energy
So close, yet so far away – well, perhaps not. A decision on approval for a solar farm + battery storage facility in Victoria’s north has been put on the backburner due to COVID-19.
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UPDATE March 25: Loddon Shire Council informs us “the application has been approved under delegation”. It was approved today.
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