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“Sun Tax” Threatens Electricity Network Death Spiral – Or Does It?

Solar tax - Australia

The results of a recent survey run by Solar Citizens regarding a controversial draft determination from the AEMC will have solar battery manufacturers salivating. [Read more…]

Broken Hill City Council Looking To Take Operations “Off The Grid”

Broken Hill and solar energy

NSW’s Broken Hill City Council is encouraging the community to get involved in its ambitious renewable energy aspirations. [Read more…]

WA Smart Sun Pilot VPP Hailed A Success

Broome WA Smart Sun Pilot

The completed trial of what was regional Australia’s first Virtual Power Plant (VPP) in Broome, Western Australia has paved the way for similar projects to be rolled out. [Read more…]

Armidale Council Eager For Metz Solar Farm Construction Kickoff

The Metz Solar Farm

Armidale Regional Council is looking forward to the economic benefits it expects the Metz Solar Farm and other renewable energy projects will bring to its region. [Read more…]

Tweed Shire Solar Rollout Moves To Phase 2

Tweed Shire Council - solar energy

More solar power capacity is on the way for New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council, building on an already impressive installation tally. [Read more…]

Bookaar Solar Farm Battle Rages On

Bookaar Solar Farm

A developer is taking yet another crack at getting approval for solar farm near a town in Victoria, but the local council still isn’t on board. [Read more…]

Geelong’s Energy Future – Without Gas

Geelong's Energy Future

Geelong’s energy future was discussed at a sold-out event last week, convened in response to plans for more gas infrastructure in the city. [Read more…]

Deakin Renewable Energy Microgrid Officially Opened

Deakin Renewable Energy Microgrid

The $23 million Deakin Renewable Energy Microgrid at Deakin University’s Geelong Waurn Ponds campus was officially opened yesterday. [Read more…]

Movement At The Station – Morwell Solar Farm

Morwell Solar Farm

The public notification period for a solar farm incorporating battery storage on the outskirts of the Victorian coal town of Morwell recently kicked off. [Read more…]

Campbelltown City Council Trialling Electric Car

Campbelltown City Council Nissan Leaf

Sydney’s Campbelltown City Council is putting a Nissan Leaf through its paces – and it will be charged with some help from solar energy. [Read more…]

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