The coronavirus, or COVID-19 as all the cool epidemiologists are calling it these days, has at time of writing killed over 2,600 people in China and quarantine measures taken to slow its spread have led to the greatest economic downturn that country has seen since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. But in the wake […]
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SA’s First Electric Garbage Truck Doing The Rounds
What’s said to be South Australia’s first zero-emissions electric-powered kerbside garbage and recycling collection truck went into service in Adelaide last week.
[Continue reading…]Victoria Solar Panel Rebate Signup To Be Simplified
Victorians scared off or frustrated by identification verification requirements for the state’s solar panel rebate program might be pleased with this news.
[Continue reading…]How To Get A Credit Refund From Your Electricity Company
A reader’s email last week led me down too many rabbit holes, but I think it was worth it. The reader asked us to look into how electricity companies handle refunds of customer credits accumulated under solar feed-in tariffs (FiTs). Can customers get credit refunds automatically, and what happens to credits at the end of […]
[Continue reading…]Does Solar Victoria’s “Case Study” Violate Australian Consumer Law?
On the 16th of January 2020 Solar Victoria published what they called a “case study” under the Latest News section on their web site. It’s about a person who is happy with their new solar battery system. On the face of it, that seems a lot better than someone who is unhappy with their battery […]
[Continue reading…]Alice Springs Proposed VPP Progress
A proposed virtual power plant project intended to supply Alice Springs Town Council with more solar electricity has taken another significant step.
[Continue reading…]Solar Scammers On The Prowl
Solar shysters are reportedly doing the rounds in Echuca, Victoria, and across the border in New South Wales an elderly woman had her purse stolen by a fake solar salesperson.
[Continue reading…]Sun Helping To Power Precision Group’s Port Adelaide Plaza
Commercial property investment and management company Precision Group has officially unveiled its completed $1.3 million PV project in Adelaide.
[Continue reading…]Enphase Shares Jump On Q4 2019 Results
U.S. solar manufacturer Enphase Energy, Inc. has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2019 – and the market appears very pleased.
[Continue reading…]IKEA To Sell Solar Power Systems In Australia
It won’t be long before Australians will be able to buy a solar power system along with their flat-pack furniture at IKEA.
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