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Australian Distributed Solar PV Electricity Generation Statistics

Australian solar energy electricity generation

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Close to 1.8 million solar power systems are now installed in Australia – how much electricity have PV installations been generating? [Read more…]

2018 Kicks Off With Energy

Solar energy and electricity n Australia - 2018

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New solar subsidies and energy efficiency rebates for some, power price hikes for others. Here’s what early 2018 has in store for electricity prices and home solar power in Australia. [Read more…]

Australian Solar + Battery Installation Statistics

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Late last year, Australia was experiencing somewhat of a frenzy of interest in solar + battery storage. How has that panned out? [Read more…]

Australian Small Scale Solar Installation Statistics For November 2017

November was a busy month in Australia for <100kW capacity solar power installations according to the Clean Energy Regulator, and concurrent battery installations picked up again. [Read more…]

Should you scrap your 1.5kW solar and replace it with a bigger system?

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Should you bite the bullet and scrap your 1.5kW solar system so you can fit a bigger system on your roof?

Five to eight years ago, just as the Australian solar industry was getting underway, many people locked in high feed in tariffs for their new, cutting-edge solar power systems.  For example, many people in Victoria with systems installed before 2012 are now getting 71.3 cents per kilowatt-hour of solar electricity exported into the grid.  And they will continue to receive this for almost 7 more years. [Read more…]

Funding For Future Energy Center In Alice Springs

Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy announcement

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The Northern Territory Government has announced a $5 million investment over three years to fund the Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy (ICFE), which will be located at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in Alice Springs. [Read more…]

NT’s Cash Splash On Renewable Energy Research And Development

Renewables research and development

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On Saturday, the Northern Territory’s Government announced $1.5 million in funding for renewable energy research and development projects. [Read more…]

Solar To Shine In The NT – Roadmap To Renewables Report Released

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Along with the release of NT’s Roadmap To Renewables report yesterday, the Northern Territory’s government has also announced new grants for households to install solar panels. [Read more…]

Australian Solar System Interest Index – November 2017

Australian solar system interest index report

Last month again saw a great deal of activity on the SolarQuotes website from Australians interested in reducing their reliance on mains grid power and slashing their electricity bills through installing solar panels. [Read more…]

Solar Power To Help Protect NT/QLD Gas Pipeline

Solar power and the Northern Gas Pipeline

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MPower has announced delivery of the first off-grid solar power systems for Jemena’s Northern Gas Pipeline have commenced.

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