Flinders University announced the release of its new sustainability plan at the formal launch of its huge solar carpark last week. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – April 2019
Judging by visitor and quote request activity on SQ during the month of March, Australia’s rooftop solar power rush is far from over. [Read more…]
Dubbo Council Looking For More Cash From Solar Developers
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Solar farm developers with projects in the Dubbo Regional Council area may soon need to dig deeper into their pockets for contributions to the local community. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Bonus Vodcast: Smart Energy Conference
Join the SQ gang for a quick-and-dirty, on-the-road vodcast covering their first day at the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in Sydney, held earlier this week. [Read more…]
“Smart Inverters” To Be Mandatory Under Victoria’s Solar Homes Package
Victoria’s government has announced changes to the state’s Solar Homes Package that will make smart inverters mandatory for solar power systems installed from the beginning of July under the program. So, what is a smart inverter? [Read more…]
NPI Report Highlights Need For Coal Power Pollution Crackdown
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Environmental Justice Australia states this year’s National Pollutant Inventory report results strengthens the case for getting tough on air pollution created by the nation’s coal-fired clunkers. [Read more…]
530,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Sites Globally
Building on research carried out for Australia, ANU researchers say they have identified more than enough potential pumped hydro storage sites globally to make a world running on 100% renewables-based electricity a reality. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 10: Grid Management By Press Release
In Episode 10 of the SolarQuotes vodcast, Finn and Ronald comment on “truth hygiene” issues in energy-related press releases from politicians and discuss other articles recently published on the SQ blog. [Read more…]
Community Funded Solar Installations Officially Opened In Bendigo
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Solar energy projects funded by Bendigo’s local community were officially opened last week in an event attended by Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio. [Read more…]
ACCC Again Calls For Solar Subsidy Axing
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In a report released on Friday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has repeated its earlier recommendation that Australia’s major solar subsidy should be prematurely ended. [Read more…]
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