A solar power system in Tasmania. Pic: Scott Logie
If you are lucky enough to live in Tasmania, I have some bad news:
Using solar panels to get low bills is more challenging than on the mainland.
But I also bring good news: [Read more…]
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How Much Solar Can You Install In The Endeavour Energy Network Area?
If you want to find out how much solar power capacity Endeavour Energy will let you install, don’t go to their website. It’s hopeless. Their phone support, however, is excellent.
Update July 1st 2021: After a commenter kindly informed me Endeavour does not require export limiting on properties with 3 phase power I wrote to Origin to clarify this and they confirmed in (email) writing, “That is correct, there is no export limit on 3 phase systems.” While different from information I was given 4 months ago over the phone, I am confident this is correct.
A few days ago I received an email from a reader saying it appeared NSW’s Endeavour Energy had altered the amount of solar they allow to be connected to the grid. Because this was relevant to my interests, I immediately went to the Endeavour Energy site to see what size solar systems could be installed. Unfortunately, I immediately became confused. [Read more…]
Public Submission Period Kicks Off For Warral Solar Farm
Image: Google Earth
Another small utility-scale solar energy project for NSW’s Tamworth Regional Council local government area recently commenced its public comment period – Warral Solar Farm. [Read more…]
IPART Invites NSW Solar Owner Feed-in Tariff Feedback
NSW’s Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is preparing its approach for calculating solar feed-in tariff rates in the years ahead and is calling on solar owners in the state to share their views and experiences. [Read more…]
NSW Government Makes Going Solar Simpler For Strata Owners
New amendments passed in NSW’s Parliament on Tuesday will make it easier to install solar panels, batteries and other renewable energy technologies on strata buildings. [Read more…]
DA Lodged For Kootingal Solar Farm
A development application for a proposed small utility-scale solar farm pretty much on the doorstep of a town near Tamworth in New South Wales has been submitted to Tamworth Regional Council. [Read more…]
Commbank Announces Green Loan For Solar Power
CBA, Commbank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia or whatever you want to call it has announced an upcoming very low interest green loan that can be used to finance the purchase of a solar power system. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Invests In Ingenia Communities
Ingenia Communities Group has secured a $75 million debt facility with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) for carbon reduction and energy initiatives. [Read more…]
Fossil Fuel Air Pollution Responsible For 18% Of Deaths Globally In 2018
A study out of Harvard University estimates the number of deaths attributable to fine particle pollution generated by fossil fuel combustion is likely far higher than previously thought. [Read more…]
Glenrowan West Solar Farm Construction Reaches Final Phase
Victoria’s Glenrowan West Solar Farm has moved into the final phase of construction and is expected to commence commercial operation in March this year. [Read more…]
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