After being snubbed by Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor last month, Solar Citizens will get another opportunity today to raise their concerns in Canberra – but not with the man himself. [Read more…]
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What Happened In Wentworth
Images: Dr. Kerryn Phelps | Dave Sharma
Interim results of an exit poll indicate issues relating to climate change, coal and renewable energy played a significant role in the Liberal Party’s Wentworth downfall. [Read more…]
How To Deal With Solar And Battery Telemarketer Pests
Sick of unwanted solar phone calls? Then read our handy guide to dealing with this scourge of modern Australia.
Have you ever settled down to enjoy a particularly intense episode of My Little Pony1 when you were rudely interrupted by a cold-hearted cold caller trying to sell you a potentially shoddy and possibly overpriced solar power system? If so, you are not alone. Lots of grown men watch My Little Pony. Also, plenty of people get called by dodgy solar marketers. [Read more…]
Solar Citizens Seethes Over Angus Taylor Snub
Angus Taylor running away from Solar Citizens? | Image via Angus Taylor : Facebook
Grassroots advocacy group Solar Citizens has come out swinging after being informed newly-minted Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor was too busy to meet with them. [Read more…]
How To Save Money With The South Australian Home Battery Scheme
Wahey! In SA it is possible to save money with batteries – thanks to the battery rebate.
For a long time now Australia has been drawing closer to the day when home batteries will pay for themselves. With the announcement of South Australia’s battery subsidy scheme we know that day will soon come — unless the scheme’s lack of competition prevents battery prices from falling enough. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Renewable Energy Bonanza Continues
Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government has received accolades for its latest renewable energy efforts as the state continues to shrug off its brown coal focused past. [Read more…]
SA Battery Rebate: Examining The Scant Details Released So Far
Battery Subsidy Scheme Outline Released By South Australian Government Is Short On Details
As part of their election campaign the the South Australian Liberal Party promised to provide a $100 million home battery subsidy. Five months after victory they have released information outlining the subsidy scheme that will: [Read more…]
Victoria’s Solar Homes Package Rebate Program – Reactions
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The new solar rebate announced by the Andrews Labor Government on Sunday has been getting a lot of attention – we’ve certainly noticed increased activity originating in Victoria here on SolarQuotes. [Read more…]
SunTenants: A Simple Way To Get Solar On Rented Roofs?
Suntenants offers simple solar for renters.
Update August 25th 2021: Sun Tenants is no longer in operation.
Almost one-third of Australians live in rental properties. This is a problem because tenants don’t like paying their own money to put solar panels on their landlord’s roof and few landlords see solar power as a good investment. Because of this, lots of the population are missing out on the savings solar slathers all over electricity bills. It also prevents the world benefiting from the extra clean energy that would be generated. [Read more…]
Poor Solar Panel Performance? Be Sure To Check Both Energy and Power.
If you suspect your solar power system has poor performance – here’s what you need to check.
Although I personally can’t think of anything in life more exciting than getting a new solar power system installed, I sincerely hope you can – otherwise you’d be as weird as me. Having said that, even those who score 10 out of 10 on the Voight-Kampff normal human test should feel excited when they get their first solar system. Unfortunately, this excitement sometimes gives way to confusion and heartbreak if they erroneously come to the conclusion that their new solar panels are not performing as well as they should. [Read more…]
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