The first solar panels have been lifted on to the rooftop of IKEA’s retail outlet in Adelaide as part of a major solar power + battery storage microgrid project at the site.
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UN Secretary-General Again Calls For End To Fossil Fuel Subsidies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged members of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action to keep pushing for a green COVID-19 recovery.
[Continue reading…]Vales Point Power Station Pollution Fine “Chump Change”
Less than a week after being tapped for a Federal Government grant, a fine has been issued for waste and pollution offences at Vales Point Power Station in New South Wales.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Meter Upgrade Complaints Drop In South Australia
South Australia’s Energy & Water Ombudsman handled fewer complaints in 2019-20; including regarding issues relating to meter upgrades for solar power system installations.
[Continue reading…]New SA Inverter Rules Add $165 To Price Of SolarEdge Systems
Update 14th December 2020: Good news! SolarEdge has informed me they no longer charge an additional $165 to cover the cost of meeting South Australia’s new inverter requirements. SolarEdge instead now absorbs the cost, which is obviously good news for anyone thinking of getting a SolarEdge system in SA. On Thursday at 3:58 pm I […]
[Continue reading…]Trump Seeks To Expand And Boost Solar Tariff
U.S President Donald Trump wants to up punitive tariffs on imported solar panels and cells next year – blaming bifacial modules.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – October 2020
A greater proportion of Australians using the SolarQuotes service were interested in installing bigger PV systems last month, and getting their solar panels installed sooner.
[Continue reading…]Solar Company Fined For Fake Reviews
A solar installation company has been whacked with a fine of $6,000 for publishing fake testimonials on its website.
[Continue reading…]Scania Tinkering With Solar Truck Trailers
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania says it will develop a trailer clad in solar cells to help power a plug-in hybrid truck.
[Continue reading…]Another Rooftop Solar DC Isolator Up In Smoke
A problem child of solar installations – rooftop DC isolators – are continuing to demonstrate why they should no longer be required.
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