A new inquiry by the New South Wales Legislative Assembly’s Environment and Planning Committee is delving into the economic opportunities for renewables in the state, and how to support communities affected by changing resource markets. [Read more…]
Cedar Grove Environmental Centre Construction Update
Construction of a wastewater treatment facility with a curious name – Cedar Grove Environmental Centre – is 40% complete says Queensland’s Logan City Council. [Read more…]
Rebate Rage: The Battle To Save Victoria’s Residential Solar Industry
Workers are being laid off and solar businesses are closing their doors in Victoria. Solar buyers, system owners and the Victorian community in general should also be worried as the crisis will have some serious knock-on effects. [Read more…]
Noosa, City Of Melbourne Councils Declaring Climate Emergencies
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Two more Australian councils are joining the growing number of local governments to declare climate emergencies – Noosa Shire and City of Melbourne. [Read more…]
Product Warranty Boost In Australia For Phono Solar Panels
Sumec Australia has announced a 15-year product warranty now applies to all standard modules delivered from Phono Solar since the beginning of July 2019. [Read more…]
Another Green Light For South Fremantle Solar Farm
The construction of a large-scale urban solar farm in the Perth suburb of South Fremantle has again edged towards becoming a reality. [Read more…]
How To Avoid Buying A Crap Solar Power System
There’s lots of really great solar installers in Australia, but unfortunately also quite a few that perform shoddy work. In this video, SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock shows some examples of bad PV installations and offers tips on how to avoid winding up buying a crap solar power system. [Read more…]
More Solar Energy For Cardinia Shire Council
Victoria’s Cardinia Shire Council’s My Place youth centre in Pakenham can look forward to reduced energy costs and emissions through a recently installed solar power system. [Read more…]
More Calls For Victorian Solar Rebate Fix
Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to take action on the Solar Homes PV rebate shemozzle; but Premier Daniel Andrews and Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio are yet to publicly comment on the unfolding disaster. [Read more…]
From Disused Office Complex To Seniors’ Village With Solar Power
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Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation announced yesterday it is investing in a seniors’ living project in Canberra with a focus on sustainability. [Read more…]
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