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Solar Power Prices: Australia Vs. USA

Comparing solar prices - USA vs. Australia

A push by the USA’s solar industry for better policies is a reminder of why Australia is still very much the lucky country for small-scale commercial and home solar power.

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Stella Vita: Solar Powered “Self-Sustaining House On Wheels” 

Stella Vita - solar powered RV

The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology’s Solar Team Eindhoven has the taken the wraps off its latest solar powered electric vehicle.

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Pitt Digs In (Again) On Coal Mining ..And Burning

Minister for Resources Keith Pitt - Australian Coal

For the second time this week, Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt has issued a media release defending Australia’s coal industry and use.

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Hobsons Bay Council Solar Powered VPP/VEN Progress

Hobsons Bay virtual energy network

It won’t be long before the initial stage of an innovative solar powered virtual energy network (VEN) project in the Victorian local government area of Hobsons Bay will be completed.

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Briggs & Stratton Acquires Solar Battery Company

SimpliPhi Power acquired by Briggs & Stratton

Lawnmower engine maker Briggs & Stratton has scooped up US off-grid/on-grid energy storage company SimpliPhi Power.

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“Overheating” Event At Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility

Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility

Late on Saturday evening, a major energy storage project in the USA was taken offline after an incident involving some battery modules.

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More Solar Power On The Cards For Scentre Group

Westfield Shopping Centres and solar power

Westfield owner/operator Scentre Group generated a bunch of electricity from solar panels last year – and there could be more installations in the pipeline.

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Solar Innovations That Will Change The World – SolarQuotes TV Ep. 8

SolarQuotes TV Episode 8

In the latest episode of SQTV, Finn looks at some innovations that have changed or will change how we buy and use solar power for the better – and one that won’t.

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Woolworths Group Powered Ahead With Solar In FY21

Woolworths Group and solar energy

Woolworths Group reports in the last financial year it slashed an additional 97,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from its operations – helped along by solar power.

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How My Friend Frank Used SolarQuotes To Buy Solar

Solar quoting case study

My friend Frank was considering putting solar panels on his roof, so — knowing I’m a solar guru — he asked me what he should do.  I told him to use the SolarQuotes site and — if it was okay with him — I’d write about his experience.  He said that was fine provided I […]

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