Carlton United Breweries (CUB) brand Victoria Bitter has launched a TV commercial highlighting its use of solar power – but the leadup was somewhat a misfire.
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How To Maximise Electricity Bill Savings With Solar Power
If you’ve installed solar panels – congratulations! Here’s what Finn advises you do next to make the most of your solar power system so you’ll end up with the lowest possible electricity bills.
[Continue reading…]In Brief – WA: Industrial Park Microgrid, Smart Meter Rollout Begins
What’s been called Australia’s first industrial renewable energy microgrid is to be established at the Peel Business Park in Nambeelup, Western Australia. Also in WA, Western Power’s big advanced meter rollout has begun.
[Continue reading…]How Big A Deposit Should You Pay Your Solar Installer?
This post is going to be light on words, but the topic is worth covering. It arose from a couple of questions SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock asked me to research: what’s a “normal” start-work deposit to offer a solar PV installer, and is there deposit protection for consumers?
[Continue reading…]A Green Light For Super-Cheap Solar And Battery Storage PPA
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commission has given its nod to power purchase agreements offering the utility dirt cheap solar + storage supplied electricity.
[Continue reading…]South Australian Energy Minister Talks Up Project EnergyConnect
SA’s Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan was again spruiking the virtues of a SA-NSW interconnector yesterday.
[Continue reading…]Another Huge Renewable Energy Park Proposed For South Australia
Further details of a proposed $1 billion wind, solar and battery storage project for South Australia’s Mid-North will be revealed today.
[Continue reading…]Solar Power Still The Favourite Energy Choice Of Australians
Solar power remains the most popular energy source among Australians according to The Australia Institute’s latest Climate Of The Nation report.
[Continue reading…]Tesla Lowers Powerwall 2 Price $2,200 In SA Virtual Power Plant Deal
On Thursday Tesla announced it will lower the price of its Powerwall 2 battery storage system by $2,200 for South Australian residents. This will make the Powerwall 2’s minimum installed cost around $7,100. After adjusting for the SA battery subsidy it’s now only around $1,000 more than it was at the start of 2018. With […]
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 29 – Powerwall Price Shenanigans
Finn and Ronald discuss the Tesla Powerwall 2 price drop in SA, Victoria’s solar rebate rollout, Chinese panels with a German-ish name and more.
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