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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: March 2022

SolarQuotes auSSII report - March 2022

Find out what Australians were wanting in solar and battery systems when requesting quotes during February in SQ’s March auSSII report.

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Campbell Newman Continues Push For Nuclear Power In Australia

Campbell Newman - Nuclear power in Australia

Campbell Newman is busy spruiking the Liberal Democrats’ “Freedom Manifesto” and the party’s penchant for nuclear power in Australia.

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Queensland-NSW Interconnector Project “On Track”

Queensland - New South Wales Interconnector upgrade project

The Queensland-NSW Interconnector (QNI) upgrade project is on track for completion by May 2022 says Transgrid.

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US Coal Giant Peabody Energy Sees The Light. Sort Of.

Peabody Energy - solar power

While not exactly a road to Damascus moment, Peabody Energy’s foray into solar power after removing some of the coal dust crusting its eyes is an encouraging sign.

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Regional Queensland Braces For Power Price Hike

Electricity prices in regional Queensland

A draft determination from the Queensland Competition Authority indicates regional Queenslanders will be paying more for electricity in 2022/23 – and big business will be hit particularly hard.

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Powerhouse Brookvale Launches

Powerhouse Brookvale project

An ambitious project is seeking to turn a commercial precinct within Sydney’s Northern Beaches area into Australia’s first urban renewable energy zone.

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Daqo Solar Polysilicon “Fully Booked” For 2022

Daqo New Energy polysilicon

Solar polysilicon giant Daqo New Energy has announced another significant supply agreement and published its 2021 fourth quarter and fiscal year results.

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More Inverter Cover Choices For Australian Solar Owners

FC Inverter Covers

If your solar inverter is installed in direct sunlight, its performance, longevity and warranty may be at risk. It needs to be shaded.

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Do We Have Enough Critical Minerals For A Solar & Battery Powered Future?

Last year the International Energy Agency (IAE) published a report titled… The Role of Critical Minerals In Clean Energy Transitions I recently dived deep into its 260 pages to see if a shortage of critical minerals threatens the world’s transition to a renewable future.

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More Schools Harvesting The Sun In Ku-ring-gai

Solar schools - Ku-ring-gai LGA

Three schools in NSW’s Ku-ring-gai local government area have installed solar power systems under a Council initiative, with more to come.

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