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Why Buying Solar Now Is Often Better Than Later

Buying solar in Australia

The best time to buy a solar power system is usually right now; and perhaps even more so currently. Here’s why.

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A Carbon-Neutral Port Stephens Council By 2025

Port Stephens and carbon neutrality

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer’s Notice of Motion to commit Council to carbon neutrality by 2025 has been given the thumbs up by his peers.

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Solar Power Remains Favourite Energy Source Among Australians

Climate of a Nation - solar power

The 2021 Climate Of A Nation poll found the vast majority of Australians again ranked solar power among their top three preferred energy sources. As for coal, well …

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Glen Morris And The Community Living Off Grid Since 1974

Off-grid community - Glen Morris

There’s a community just outside Melbourne in Victoria, Australia that has been living off-grid for decades. It’s home to off-grid solar guru Glen Morris, who shows us around his impressive Smart Energy Lab.

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Australian Solar Battery Maker RedEarth Cashed Up

RedEarth Energy Storage - solar batteries

Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has another $12 million in its kit to take it through to the ASX listing the company is aiming to achieve next year.

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Enphase Microinverters Chosen For NSW Solar Microgrid Project

The Links - Enphase microinverters

Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters are to be used in a private solar-powered grid network for a retirement village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

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Australian Submarines May Go Nuclear But Our Power Stations Never Will

Nuclear power stations and Australia

Australia recently decided to buy nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS pact with the UK and United States.  Assuming it goes ahead, the first sub may be ready around 2040.  But while our submarines may have nuclear reactors, our power stations never will.

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Solar Panel Maker REC Acquired By Reliance New Energy Solar

REC and Reliance New Energy Solar

The pedigree of solar panel manufacturer REC just became even more interesting, with the company acquired by an India-based firm.

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Australia’s King Island’s Transition To Off-Grid Renewables

King Island and renewable energy

Previously entirely dependent on expensive, dirty diesel for electricity generation, King Island’s supply is now predominantly wind and solar power backed by battery storage.

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Victoria Expands Solar Battery Rebate Eligibility

Solar battery rebate - Victoria

Victorians wanting to install a solar power system and a battery at the same time are now eligible for the state’s solar battery rebate.

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