Another round of grants is available for eligible community groups in Queensland to slash their emissions and energy bills with solar power and battery systems. [Read more…]
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One Point Two Five; It’s Like Orwell’s 1984, But For Solar
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The recently updated Australian Standard for solar installations, AS5033:2021, contains the following clause that has caused a few headaches for solar installers and designers: [Read more…]
VIC Community Groups To Slash Bills With Solar And Batteries
A bunch of community groups and councils across Victoria have scored funding from the Andrews Government to support installation of solar panels and batteries. [Read more…]
WA’s City Of Stirling Powers Ahead With EV Adoption
The City of Stirling has taken delivery of its first four electric vehicles, with another three to join them in the not-too-distant future. [Read more…]
Australian Tesla EV Owner Survey Results
741 Australian Tesla electric vehicle owners responded to a recent survey, providing interesting insights into EV ownership in this community. [Read more…]
National EV Strategy Consultation Paper Released
As promised, the Albanese Government has kicked off broad consultation on Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy. [Read more…]
City Of Melbourne Kicks Off Community Battery Consultation
Between a promised state-wide energy storage target and “Power Melbourne”, there’s been a bit happening on the battery storage front in Victoria. [Read more…]
Renewable Energy Employment Powers Ahead
Employment in renewable energy globally hit 12.7 million jobs last year, and solar power accounted for more than a third of the roles. [Read more…]
Community Solar For South Hobart Tip?
A City of Hobart Councillor wants to see a solar farm established at the local tip site, for the benefit of Council and renters. [Read more…]
The One Question You MUST Ask Any Solar Installer (+ 6 Other Solar Buying Mistakes)
You may have read Finn’s original ‘7-mistakes’ article, followed by ex WA-installer Kim’s take and SA Installer Chris’s version. Now here are the biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make buying solar during my years on and off the roofs of South Australia: [Read more…]
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