While Victoria’s solar power rebates are done and dusted for July, the Andrews Government says there are still plenty available for rental properties, solar hot water and battery systems. It’s not much of a distraction from the crisis unfolding for the state’s residential PV sector.
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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – July 2019
The start of winter is usually a quieter time for Australia’s solar industry, but there were still plenty of Aussie households interested in busting their electricity bills with solar panels during June.
[Continue reading…]Has Daniel Andrews Killed The Residential Solar Industry In Victoria?
This is serious. Really serious. Good businesses will go bust, families will lose homes unless drastic action is taken. Now. Right now.
[Continue reading…]Europe’s Largest Conservation Charity Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments
National Trust announced yesterday it will divest from all fossil fuel companies within the next three years, as it continues its own journey towards 50% renewables by 2020.
[Continue reading…]Sunrise TV Gets It Wrong: Installing Batteries Will Lose Most Households Money
If you told me two years ago you spent $46,000 on a solar and battery system and it saved you $4,000 a year, my reaction would be, “I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry.”
[Continue reading…]Victoria’s Solar PV Rebate Done For July
As expected, the July quota for solar power system rebates under Victoria’s Solar Homes program was rapidly filled. It’s time to get ready for August.
[Continue reading…]Atherton Solar Farm Gets Development Approval
Queensland’s Tablelands Regional Council has approved the development of a solar farm near Tolga – but it wasn’t a slam-dunk decision and some confusing aspects of the project remain.
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Coal Ash Dumps A “Ticking Time Bomb”
One of Australia’s biggest waste problems – coal ash – presents a huge risk to human and environmental health states a new report.
[Continue reading…]Solar PPA Proves Popular At New Perth Housing Estate
Solar panel systems installed under a power purchase agreement (PPA) have been popular at a housing development in the Perth suburb of Girrawheen.
[Continue reading…]DIY Solutions For Solar Power Diversion Through Home Automation
A couple of weeks ago, I took a look at a customer’s need to integrate his solar PV controller with his smart home system, and concluded that this industry needs to settle on standard protocols so systems can get smarter.
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