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WA Non-Profits Score Solar Power Systems From Synergy

Community Solar Fund

Synergy has announced its 2021 Community Solar Fund recipients. And the winners are…

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Don’t Panic: SA Homes Can Remain On Flat Tariff When Getting Solar

South Australia solar power - electricity tariffs

Last week I heard from a South Australian concerned they’d be forced onto a time-of-use tariff after installing solar panels.  Since this was at the start of the new financial year, my initial response was, “Oh god!  What are the electricity retailers doing now?”

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Risen Energy Proposes Solar Farm For Wagga

North Wagga solar

Solar manufacturer and developer Risen Energy has formally signalled its intention to construct a small solar farm in North Wagga, New South Wales.

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Central Coast Council Charging Ahead With Electric Cars

Electric vehicles - Central Coast Council

NSW’s Central Coast Council is putting the the pedal to the metal in acquiring battery and hybrid electric vehicles – with more to come.

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More Victorian Community Power Hubs Energised

Community Power Hubs - Victoria

16 solar energy projects will be delivered before the end of this year by Community Power Hubs supported by the Victorian Government.

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What Makes A Great Solar Power Installation?

Solar installation video and transcript

What separates a great solar power system installation from a crappy one – even if exactly the same panels and inverter are used in both? Watch a “gold-standard” installation performed from start to finish (transcript included).

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CEFC Invests In Solar Power Assisted Plastic Recycling Facility

CEFC recycling investment

https://www.cefc.com.au/annual-report-2021/performance/australian-recycling-investment-fund/ A facility under construction in Albury-Wodonga that will recycle the equivalent of an estimated one billion plastic bottles a year has gained support from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.

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Dubbo Council’s Solar Power Rollout Under Way

Dubbo Regional Council - solar panels

Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia.

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WA’s First Regional Climate Alliances Named

WA regional climate alliances

A McGowan government program encouraging regional local governments in Western Australia to partner up on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has kicked off.

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The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6

SolarQuotes TV Episode 6

This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV […]

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