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What Licences Are Needed To Sell Solar in Australia?

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 […]

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Can Elon Musk Make It Third Time Lucky For Solar Tiles?

Tesla Solarglass roof - solar tiles

Persistence has paid off for Tesla, which surprised finance markets with a US$143 million GAAP profit for Q3 2019, on the back of its long-promised and finally-delivered production ramp-up.

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The 2019 All-Energy Conference In Melbourne — A Quick Overview

I just got back from the 2019 All Energy Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne.1  While there I also snuck across to the the Energy Efficiency Expo next door.  Over the next couple of weeks I’ll write a few articles on what I learned, but for now I’ll just go over some highlights and show some […]

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Surf’s Up – With Renewable Energy

Inland surfing and renewable energy

An inland surf park in the UK powered by renewable energy opened on the weekend – and there’s also one in Australia not far behind.

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SolarQuotes Innovation Making Australian Solar Installers ‘Appy

SolarQuotes app

An app recently released by SolarQuotes has received very positive feedback from SQ’s installer clients that have started using it.

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46,000 Victorian Solar Power Installations Since Solar Homes Launch

Victoria Solar Homes program

Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government is claiming major success with its Solar Homes program – particularly on the PV side of things.

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A Look At The Irish Hints To How AEMO Might Manage Australia’s Renewables Transition

Transitioning Australia to more renewable energy

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is trying to understand what might be what it calls the “upper limits” of wind and solar energy deployment into the Australian grid. In a report published this week, it has presented the first stage of its Renewable Integration Study.

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Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions To Decline, But…

Australia - carbon emissions

A bit of good news. A report released this morning indicates Australia’s carbon emissions will decline over the next few years thanks to wind and solar energy. Beyond that is another matter.

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5MW Solar Farm In Coal Country Nears Prime Time

Dr. Jerry Schwartz - solar energy

Work will soon be completed on a 5MW solar farm in Lovedale, near Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley.

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EVs In The NT – Discussion Paper Released

Electric vehicles - Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Government is delving into the potential opportunities, benefits and challenges of supporting electric vehicle uptake in the Territory.

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