The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) thinks cheaper electricity bills are on the cards for many Australians over the next few years, largely thanks to the impact of renewable energy. But your mileage may vary. [Read more…]
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The “Solar Rebate” Is Not Ending: Don’t Be Fooled By Misleading Ads
The “solar rebate” does not end this year. In fact rooftop solar power may be cheaper early next year.
DON’T PANIC! Despite attempts by dodgy advertisers1 to convince you otherwise, the “solar rebate” isn’t ending any time soon. Renewable energy certificates (called STCs) will still be lowering the cost of rooftop solar for years to come. To be precise, for another 11 years, 1 month, and 2 days. [Read more…]
Climate Council 2019 Renewable Energy Scorecard Preview
The Climate Council’s latest renewable energy scorecard will be released this morning. Here’s a look at some of the facts and figures that will be included in the report. [Read more…]
Distributed Energy Resources Register Kickoff Approaches
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Starting December, solar installers operating in Australia’s NEM states will be required to provide more information about their PV installations and battery installs. [Read more…]
What Licences Are Needed To Sell Solar in Australia?
Is your company licensed to sell solar power in all the states & territories it operates in? Are you sure?
Note: When I say ‘selling solar’ I mean selling residential solar systems including installation.
At SolarQuotes, we constantly get applications from solar companies across Australia hoping to join our network.
Today we received a promising application from New South Wales. It was a 3 month-old company, founded by two experienced installers. The installers had been operating as sole traders for many years and had decided to take the next step: forming a company. They had a website up and running and were out selling and installing solar, trading as the new company. They appeared to have lots of happy customers.
But I quickly spotted a showstopper of a problem with their application… [Read more…]
Check Out A Solar Farm In October
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If you’ve always wanted to take a look around a solar farm, towards the end of October may offer you an opportunity to do so. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 31 – The C Word
SQ cops a cranky caller, getting the most from solar power, concerns over the CEC’s Approved Solar Retailer Scheme and more. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 30 – Solar Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Finn and Ronald discuss how much deposit you should pay your solar installer, a major proposed wind/solar/storage project in SA, Project EnergyConnect and much more. [Read more…]
How To Maximise Electricity Bill Savings With Solar Power
If you’ve installed solar panels – congratulations! Here’s what Finn advises you do next to make the most of your solar power system so you’ll end up with the lowest possible electricity bills. [Read more…]
How Big A Deposit Should You Pay Your Solar Installer?
What are the rules about deposits when buying solar power systems?
This post is going to be light on words, but the topic is worth covering. It arose from a couple of questions SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock asked me to research: what’s a “normal” start-work deposit to offer a solar PV installer, and is there deposit protection for consumers? [Read more…]
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