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The number of solar panels on rooftops around Australia has exceeded 31 million – and that’s just in small scale PV installations. [Read more…]
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More NSW Large-Scale Solar, Energy Minister Takes On Taylor
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NSW Department Of Planning & Environment appears to be pulling out all the stops, squeezing in some more large-scale solar approvals before the holiday week. Meanwhile, NSW Energy Minister Don Harwin has taken on the Federal Government regarding its climate and energy policy approach. [Read more…]
Tesla Big Battery’s First Year: Lowers Electricity Prices, Makes Money, Is Not On Fire
The Hornsdale Power Reserve or “Tesla Big Battery” is One! And it’s been quite successful.
The Tesla Big Battery in South Australia came online last year on the first of December. It’s now one year and 18 days old. Despite the involvement of Elon Musk and Tesla it’s not actually called the Tesla Big Battery. Its real name is the Hornsdale Power Reserve. Personally, if I had been asked, I would have called it Elonia Princess of Power, but I wasn’t consulted and so my naming talents continue to be squandered. [Read more…]
How To Use Solcast To Check Your Solar Panels’ Performance
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Note from Finn: This is a guest post by Dr Nick Engerer – Solcast is a super handy, free, quick and accurate way to check what your solar power system should have produced in the last 7 days. [Read more…]
Help! I Bought Solar But My Bills Are Still High
If you bought a solar power system and your bills are still high, then either your system is not working or you haven’t considered the big picture of energy-efficiency, hot water heating and system size.
In this post you will discover:
- Why – if you want tiny bills – buying a solar power system is about more than buying a good system from a reputable installer.
- How to quickly estimate if any solar panel array is working well in 3 minutes, with or without monitoring.
- How to work out if your electricity retailer is billing you correctly or ripping you off.
- Just how hard-to-use most inverter manufacturer monitoring software is – and why you should always buy a good third party monitoring system such as Solar Analytics to go over the top.
- How following the 7 steps in my book – The Good Solar Guide – virtually guarantees tiny bills and no surprises.
- And how to read The Good Solar Guide for free.
So let’s get started shall we… [Read more…]
ACT Fair Trading Commissioner Issues Solar Consumer Alert
The ACT Commissioner For Fair Trading has warned Canberrans to steer clear of a dodgy solar retailer that has been operating in the Territory. [Read more…]
Australia’s Solar Rebate Safe (For Now)
Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor has indicated Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) will be maintained, meaning the nation’s major solar subsidy had dodged another bullet. [Read more…]
Solar Citizens To Meet With Angus Taylor Advisor Today
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…]
What Happened In Wentworth
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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…]
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