Victoria’s Essential Services Commission wants to compel electricity retailers to offer both a single rate and time-varying solar feed in tariff – and set lower minimum rates for both.
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SEIA : Impact Of Trump Solar Tariffs “Devastating”
The introduction of tariffs on imported solar panels and cells in the USA has resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new private sector investment says a solar industry trade association.
[Continue reading…]Green Light For West Wyalong Solar Farm
The NSW Government has approved development of a $135 million solar power + battery storage project in the state’s Central West region.
[Continue reading…]The Victorian Town Running (Mostly) On Off-Grid Solar Power
The tiny town of Licola has switched from a reliance on dirty diesel power to clean solar energy for the majority of its electricity needs.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – December 2019
This month’s auSSII report indicates November saw an uptick in the proportion of Australians getting quotes for solar power wanting to purchase a system immediately.
[Continue reading…]Survey Indicates Strong Support For Australian Carbon Dividend Plan
A UNSW Sydney community survey indicates strong support for a plan to tax carbon emissions, with the proceeds redistributed to Australians. But there may be a sting in its tail for renewables.
[Continue reading…]Noosa Shire Council Flexing Its Solar Muscle
Literally demonstrating how flexible PV technology can be, Noosa Shire Council’s latest solar installation is based on flexible solar panels.
[Continue reading…]The “Solar Rebate” Is Not Ending: Don’t Be Fooled By Misleading Ads
DON’T PANIC! Despite attempts by dodgy advertisers1 to convince you otherwise, the “solar rebate” isn’t ending any time soon. Renewable energy certificates (called STCs) will still be lowering the cost of rooftop solar for years to come. To be precise, for another 11 years, 1 month, and 2 days.
[Continue reading…]Movement On Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Lofty Solar Goals
New South Wales’ Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is about to really get cracking on its goal of 100% solar power by 2027.
[Continue reading…]Renewable Energy Surge Could Power A New Industrial Australia
In spite of the best efforts of our government, Australia is going to overshoot 100% renewables. That’s the conclusion of big names in renewables like Oliver Yates (inaugural CEO of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and former independent candidate for the federal seat of Kooyong), who yesterday told a Smart Energy Council online seminar we […]
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