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Solar Panels In U.S. Commerce Department’s Crosshairs Again

US Commerce Department solar panel inquiry

For a government that says it’s eager to hugely expand solar capacity and really tackle climate change, the Biden Administration is doing some pretty weird stuff.

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Yet Another Yallourn Power Station Incident

Yallourn Power Station

There’s been a fire at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station, but thankfully renewables (and the brilliant efforts of firies of course) helped save the day.

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Federal Budget Fails On Renewables And Climate

Federal Budget 2022-23 - renewables and climate

The smattering of new cash for renewables and the lack of real action on climate change in last night’s Federal Budget have been criticised.

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Queensland Reforms To Better Back Homeowner Solar Rights

Queensland homeowner solar power rights

A bill introduced to Queensland’s Parliament yesterday seeks to reinforce the rights of homeowners in the state to install solar panels.

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The SolarEdge Home Battery — An Okay Battery For An Okay World

SolarEdge Home Battery

At 4 o’clock last Thursday, SolarEdge launched their home battery with an online event.  The next day, they held another launch for people who couldn’t make it to the first one.  I attended both and paid 55% attention each time, so I want you to know I gave this article 110%.

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Bowen’s Battery Bonanza Bandwagon Rolls On

Chris Bowen and community batteries

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen is continuing his community battery pledging spree.

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Solar Panel And Inverter Serial Number Ledger Kicks In Friday

solar panel and inverter ledger

Another set of tools to help maintain and enhance the integrity of Australia’s Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) are about to become mandatory.

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Microinverters Perform No Better Than String Inverters: French Study

String vs. micro inverters

If you asked me what type of inverter your rooftop solar system should use: A string inverter — like most solar systems in Australia, or… Microinverters — a little baby inverter that goes under each panel. I would say…

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Solar Industry Urged To Mobilise Support For Ukraine

Solar power in Ukraine

As Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the impact on the nation’s renewable energy sector increases – and a call for help has gone out.

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Solar Cash For QLD Community Groups Up For Grabs

Community solar grants in Queensland

Grants of up to $50,000 for community-based action on climate change provide an opportunity for the installation of solar power systems and battery storage at community facilities in Queensland.

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