The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is adding support for electrification and household energy upgrades to its existing mandate to support the development of clean energy in Australia. [Read more…]
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More Customers Take the Hit: EnergyAustralia’s Prices to Rise
EnergyAustralia has announced its 2023 Default Market Offer (DMO), Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and Variable Market contract price increases. [Read more…]
The Problem With Solar Panel Recycling In Australia
Australia’s solar panel recycling problem is huge. With no clear rules from government bodies, we’re left with a big mess and many questions. This two-part series will dig into this issue to clarify the confusion and find some answers. [Read more…]
Surviving the Trade Show Trenches: Australia’s Energy Politics
![Adam Bandt at the Smart Energy Conference](https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/gas-infographic-header-1.jpg)
L to R, NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe, Saul Griffith, Defence Minister Matt Thistlewaite (running away) Wyatt Roy, Terri Butler & Greens leader Adam Bandt.
Navigating the labyrinth of trade shows can often feel like a journey through a fantasy novel, complete with elf-sized airline seats, networking events that leave heads spinning, and generous sales reps locked in fierce debates over dinner bills. Yet, I’ve braved these challenges to bring you the latest insights from the frontlines of the energy industry. [Read more…]
The Net Zero Australia Report & The $7-9 Trillion Panic
The Net Zero Australia Report came out on Friday, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a doozy! It’s so enormous the report’s summary report is 95 pages. It would take me a month of Sundays to get through the whole thing, but I have exactly one Sunday, so I’ll quickly say what it’s about and describe how you’re likely to see its results abused online and in the media. [Read more…]
Plibersek Spruiks Australia’s Renewables Superpower Potential
Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek spent part of her Easter Break spruiking the Albanese Government’s progress on renewable energy. [Read more…]
NSW’s Fresh Start: A New Era for Energy, Or More Of The Same?
With NSW Labor led by Chris Minns seizing power in New South Wales, what lays ahead for renewable energy, emissions reduction and electricity bills? [Read more…]
2023 Fully Charged Sydney Review: EV Nerds & Newbies Unite!
I just spent all weekend in Sydney at Fully Charged Live; an electric vehicle show. That means electric cars, motorbikes, bikes, scooters, vans, buses, conversions and race cars.
Was it any good? What did I learn? Should you go next year? Read on to find out! [Read more…]
WA Domestic Gas Supply Disruptions “Unprecedented”
A gas plant failure has added further strain to Western Australia’s domestic gas supplies; but the McGowan Government says everything is under control. [Read more…]
Tasmanian Solar Company Brings Solar Power To PNG
Recently things warmed up for Tasmanian solar company I Want Energy when they partnered with Astra Solar in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to deliver four off-grid solar power projects in Bougainville PNG. [Read more…]
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