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SA Power Networks Confirms 5kW Inverter Limit For South Australia

new rules

SA Power Networks Makes Radelaide Sadelaide It’s December and the latest rules for connecting rooftop solar to the grid in South Australia are now available from SA Power Networks (SAPN).  I called them late last month to try and get a scoop on what they were planning, but no luck there — SAPN play their […]

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Hundreds Of Households Register For Victorian Energy Efficiency Program

Solar panels - Latrobe Valley

With electricity price rises in Victoria just a few weeks away, an energy efficiency upgrade initiative for low-income households in the Latrobe Valley will provide some very welcome and much-needed relief on energy costs.

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Punitive Solar Tariffs Inconsistent With “America First” Agenda : SEIA

Solar trade case - SEIA

The U.S. solar industry stated its case against punitive tariffs on some imported solar panels and cells in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser earlier today.

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Solar Power Scheme Cranks Up In Togo

Solar power in Togo

An ambitious program that will roll out 300,000 small solar power systems in the West African nation of Togo commenced this week.

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More Trouble For Adani’s Australian Carmichael Coal Mine Project

Coal mining

The coal-fired heat is being turned up on Adani – the question is, will the company finally choke on the toxic smoke being created and abandon its Carmichael coal mine plans?

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The Renewable Energy Opportunity For Thailand

Renewable energy in Thailand

Thailand has the potential to achieve 37 per cent renewable energy by 2036, saving it billions of dollars each year and helping the country to meet rapidly growing electricity demand.

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Bendigo Needs More Solar Power

Solar panels - Bendigo, Victoria

A recently released report states a “business-as-usual” approach by the City of Greater Bendigo in Victoria won’t be enough to achieve Council’s emissions targets.

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Flex Solar Panels Review: Now Available In Australia – But Beware Outrageous Prices

Glued On Panels

Update 8th May 2019:  Flex has stated they are leaving the wholesale and retail solar market in Australia but they will honor their commitments. Flex solar panels are now sold in Australia and there is one thing I want to be very clear about.  Despite their name, you should not flex these panels.  They are […]

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Mega Enphase Microinverter Installation

Enphase microinverter - solar eneryg

Enphase Energy has announced the largest installation to date in the Asia-Pacific region of its microinverters, and one of the largest globally.

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Renewables In Mining : Resistance Is Futile

Solar power in Australia's mining industry

Using renewables as a major component of an effective energy management program, miners can slash their energy costs by up to 25% in existing operations and 50% in new mines says a Deloitte report released yesterday.

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