As applications for the Victorian solar rebate roll in, there’s an increased focus on ensuring safety and quality standards are being met – and that Victorians aren’t being ripped off. [Read more…]
NSW Launches Solar For Low Income Households Program
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Here’s one that flew under the radar – eligible low income households in selected regions of New South Wales will be given the opportunity to swap their Low Income Household Rebate for a solar power system. [Read more…]
Funding For Third Microgrid In Yackandandah
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Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to go towards a microgrid project in Yackandandah, the third for the town. [Read more…]
WA Community Energy Storage Trial Is Tesla Powered
Western Australian Energy Minister Ben Wyatt yesterday announced further details of PowerBank – a Western Power/Synergy trial offering virtual energy storage to solar households. [Read more…]
Sony Accelerates USA 100% Renewables Target
A month after joining the RE100, Sony has brought forward its goal of reaching 100% renewable electricity in the USA from 2040 to 2030. [Read more…]
South Australia Loses Renewable Energy Leader Status
South Australia is no longer the nation’s outright leader for renewable energy according to a report released yesterday by the Climate Council. [Read more…]
City of Rockingham Joins Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership
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Western Australia’s City of Rockingham last week joined dozens of other councils across Australia reaffirming their commitment to a sustainable energy future. [Read more…]
Solar Farm Proposal Called In By Victoria’s Planning Minister
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Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne will reportedly make the final call on a solar farm project proposed for a site near Inverleigh. [Read more…]
Funding Announced For Large-Scale Energy Storage In New York
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New York’s Governor has made funding available for solar projects integrating energy storage, to help the state towards its goal of 1,500MW storage capacity by 2025. [Read more…]
SolarEdge To Acquire Energy Storage Manufacturer
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. announced on Friday it had entered into agreements to acquire a major stake in South Korea based energy storage manufacturer Kokam Co., Ltd. [Read more…]
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