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SA Home Battery Scheme Early Birds Could Miss Out On Big Savings

Battery subsidy discussion - ABC Radio Adelaide

South Australia’s battery subsidy has launched – but in a discussion with ABC Radio Adelaide’s David Bevan yesterday, SolarQuotes’ Finn Peacock’s advice was to consider waiting.

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Amber Electric: Buy & Sell Your Electricity At Wholesale Prices? Not Quite…

As I’m sure you’re aware, in this country we pay through the nose for grid power.  Electricity bills are so high I’m surprised the police aren’t required to random drug test them. 

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Tweed Shire Council Beefing Up Solar Power Capacity

Tweed Shire Council - solar energy

New South Wales’ Tweed Shire Council will have more than doubled its solar energy capacity by the end of this year  – and there’s more to come.

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QCA Releases Solar Feed-in Tariff Report 2017/18

Queensland solar feed in tariff

The Queensland Competition Authority seems pleased with the progress of feed-in tariffs in SE QLD during the last financial year, but warns solar owners to shop around.

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More Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Victoria

Charging stations for electric cars

The Victorian Government has announced it will stump up more cash to support the installation of ultra-rapid EV charging stations in five more locations across the state.

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Victorian Liberals Pledge Solar And Storage For State Schools

Solar and batteries for Victorian state schools

Liberal Victoria has committed to providing all eligible Victorian public schools with solar panels and battery storage if it wins the November election.

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Australia’s Solar Rebate Safe (For Now)

Australia's solar subsidy saved

Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor has indicated Australia’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) will be maintained, meaning the nation’s major solar subsidy had dodged another bullet.

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Solar Power For Nickel/Copper Mine In Western Australia

Solar energy for Australian mining operations

Zenith Energy has announced it has entered into an agreement to build a hybrid solar power facility at Independence Group’s Nova Operation mine in Western Australia.

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Solar Citizens To Meet With Angus Taylor Advisor Today

Angus Taylor - solar rebate

After being snubbed by Federal Minister for Energy Angus Taylor last month, Solar Citizens will get another opportunity today to raise their concerns in Canberra – but not with the man himself.

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Are Time-Of-Use Tariffs The Secret To Fast Battery Payback?

batteries time of use tariff

Home battery systems continue to fall in price — with an exception or two — and we are getting closer to the day when they will save a typical household money without subsidy or being part of a Virtual Power Plant. But there is one thing that almost gets batteries to pay for themselves right […]

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