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Australian Councils Piling On Climate Emergency Bandwagon

Climate emergency declarations

More local governments leading the way – at least eight councils across Australia have declared climate emergencies in December.

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Envirostream’s First Recycled Battery MMD Shipment

Enivrostream - mixed metal dust shipment

Lithium Australia announced yesterday the first shipment of mixed metal dust (MMD) had left the Envirostream lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Campbellfield, Victoria.

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Plug Pulled On Nuclear Power Plant In Switzerland

Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant

Switzerland’s Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant was permanently deactivated a few days ago. It’s the first nuclear reactor in the country to be decommissioned – and there won’t be any more built.

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ACCC Still Wants Early Axing Of Solar Rebate

ACC and the solar rebate

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission appears to be continuing in its advocacy for an end to Australia’s solar rebate sooner rather than later.

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AWS Spruiking New SunMate Solar Diverter

SunMate solar diverter

Update August 2023: AWS have been removed from the SolarQuotes diverter comparison table. It appears as of 16/8/23, AWS’s parent company is in liquidation. —– Australian Wind and Solar (AWS) is readying for the release of its new solar diverter model – the SunMate 3.0.

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What’s Next For Victoria’s Solar Panel Rebate?

Victoria solar rebate - 2020

The last round of Victoria’s solar rebates for PV in 2019 flew out the door this week – here’s what prospective solar buyers in the state can expect from the subsidy program in 2020.

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When SMA Inverters Won’t Talk To Tigo TS4 Optimisers: Tales From The Front Line

sma inverter and Tigo optimisers

Update: see SMA response at end of story. It’s time to chase up another customer experience, courtesy of Sharon, who contacted us because her SMA-Tigo installation turned into a saga.

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House Of Reps Report Supports Nuclear – But Only If Everyone Is Into It

Nuclear power in Australia

Last Friday the House Of Representatives released a report on nuclear energy in Australia.  They said it’s a good idea — provided everyone is cool with it.

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Australia’s Largest Solar Car Park Installation Complete

Solar car park - Elizabeth, Adelaide

Vicinity Centres has announced Australia’s largest car park solar power installation has been completed at Elizabeth City Centre in Adelaide’s north.

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NSW Empowering Homes Solar Battery Program Update

Empowering Homes - New South Wales

Many New South Wales households eager to take advantage of the State Government’s Empowering Homes program are going to need to wait quite a while longer.

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