New planning guidelines for large-scale solar farms in Victoria were released by the Andrews Labor Government yesterday, but they may be still some way off from having teeth.
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Shortlist For Queensland’s Renewables 400 Reverse Auction Announced
It’s been around two years in the making so far, but the Queensland Government’s Renewables 400 reverse auction is now another step closer.
[Continue reading…]Suntech Joins Australian Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Initiative
Solar panel manufacturer Suntech has announced its participation in the Clean Energy Regulator’s Solar Panel Validation (SPV) program.
[Continue reading…]Good News! Tesla Drops Price Of Powerwall 2 By $650 — Less Than One-Quarter Previous Price Hike
This morning I woke up, checked the horse was still alive, checked the children were still alive,1 and then checked my email. To my surprise there was one from Finn telling me the price of the Tesla Powerwall 2 had dropped.
[Continue reading…]Development Application Approved For Pallamana Solar Farm
It’s been reported the development application for a proposed large-scale solar + storage facility near Murray Bridge in South Australia has been given the thumbs-up.
[Continue reading…]Absolute Solar Power Basics – The Difference Between Power And Energy
When it comes to solar power, the absolute fundamental thing you need to know is the difference between power (kW) and energy (kWh) says SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock in his latest video.
[Continue reading…]Security Jitters: Can They Hack My Solar Power System?
Last week’s post about solar inverter security sparked a lot of interest and a few good questions I’d like to answer; starting with one from TJ that reminded me people are justifiably and genuinely worried.
[Continue reading…]SA Energy Minister — Dan Pellekaan — Says $9,300 For A Tesla Powerwall 2 Is “Very Expensive”
Last month my boss, Finn, received a letter inviting him to a “Home Battery Forum” hosted by South Australia’s Minister for Energy and Mining, Daniel Cornelius van Holst Pellekaan, at the Marion RSL. As Finn couldn’t make it and I was curious what the Dutchest of all Australian Energy Ministers had to say, I attended.
[Continue reading…]Victoria’s Day Of Solar Action This Thursday
A rally on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House this Thursday will endeavour to get it through the Victorian Government’s skull that not only is the nature of the Solar Homes PV rebate crippling the state’s solar industry, many Victorians are missing out on reaping the benefits of solar power.
[Continue reading…]A Big Week For Big Solar In Australia
A lot has been happening on the large-scale solar energy front in Australia in the past week – here’s a roundup of some of the notable events.
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