Vicinity Centres has announced a net zero carbon target for its 34 shopping centres across Australia that will be achieved through solar power and energy efficiency. [Read more…]
UK’s E.ON Energy: “100% Of Homes, 100% Renewable Electricity”
On Tuesday morning local time, E.ON Energy’s 3.3 million residential customers in the UK woke to the news all their electricity would be “100% renewable” – and at no extra cost. [Read more…]
ABB Getting Out Of Solar Inverters
Major solar inverter manufacturer ABB announced yesterday it had signed an agreement with Italian firm FIMER that will see FIMER acquiring ABB’s PV inverter business. [Read more…]
Big Solar Near Bunbury, WA – Benger Solar Farm
Solar energy developer South Energy recently held a community information session regarding its proposed Benger Solar Farm project, which is to be located in WA’s Harvey Shire. [Read more…]
Decision On Tamworth Solar + Storage Project Nears
A proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Tamworth in New South Wales that will feature battery storage will be discussed at Tamworth Regional Council’s meeting tonight. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 22 – Dark Days
Finn and Ronald discuss the (avoidable) demise of Victoria’s residential solar industry, what a “cast mono” solar panel is, DIY solar PV diversion for home automation, PPA’s, coal ash and mainstream media getting it wrong again on batteries (again). [Read more…]
“Plenty” Of Victorian Solar Rebates Still Available (But Not The Right Type)
Image: giografiche
While Victoria’s solar power rebates are done and dusted for July, the Andrews Government says there are still plenty available for rental properties, solar hot water and battery systems. It’s not much of a distraction from the crisis unfolding for the state’s residential PV sector. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – July 2019
The start of winter is usually a quieter time for Australia’s solar industry, but there were still plenty of Aussie households interested in busting their electricity bills with solar panels during June. [Read more…]
Europe’s Largest Conservation Charity Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments
Image: National Trust
National Trust announced yesterday it will divest from all fossil fuel companies within the next three years, as it continues its own journey towards 50% renewables by 2020. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Solar PV Rebate Done For July
As expected, the July quota for solar power system rebates under Victoria’s Solar Homes program was rapidly filled. It’s time to get ready for August. [Read more…]
RSS - Posts
Currently Raging Debates: