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Solar Company Penalised For Telemarketing Infringements

Telemarketing and solar power in Australia

An Australian solar energy company recently found itself shelling out $21,600 as a penalty for telemarketing to consumers on the Do Not Call Register without their consent.

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Opal Storage Review: Beware Short Cabinet Warranty And Unrealistic Savings

Opal Solar is a brand owned by the Australian solar wholesaler Solar Juice.  Last December they launched Opal Storage, an “all-in-one” home battery system.

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JFY Solar Inverter Delisting Appeal Denied

JFY solar inverter delisting appeal

A Clean Energy Council decision to delist a solar inverter model manufactured by Shenzhen JingFuYuan Tech (JFY) has been upheld after an appeal from the company was unsuccessful. The situation has also flagged what may be broader issue.

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NSW Labor Pledges Cooler Schools, Powered By Solar Panels

Cooler schools and solar panels

NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced a Labor government will divert hundreds of millions of dollars destined for the controversial Sydney stadiums project to provide air-conditioning for the State’s public schools, the electricity for which will be offset by solar panels.

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10,000 March In Sydney To Demand A Clean Energy Future

Time2Choose rally, Sydney, New South Wales

Thousands marched on NSW Parliament and through the streets of Sydney on Saturday to put all politicians on notice that it’s time to choose clean energy over coal.

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Wind And Solar Powered Saildrones On CCS Mission In Australia

Saildrone - wind and solar power

A fleet of unmanned ocean vehicles were unveiled in Hobart on Friday in the lead-up to a couple of the craft undertaking their maiden voyage on Australian waters.

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Queensland’s Solar For Public Housing Trial Update

Solar panels for public housing in Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced close to 500 households in the state are now benefiting from its solar energy for public housing rollout.

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Panel Manufacturers Line Up For Trump Solar Tariff Exclusions

Trump Solar Tariffs - Solar Products Safeguard Measure

Some of the biggest names in the solar panel manufacturing industry have filed requests to be excluded from U.S. punitive duties on imported modules and cells – and one applicant may raise a few eyebrows.

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IPART Signals Benchmark NSW Solar Feed In Tariff Reduction, But…

NSW solar feed in tariff

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has indicated it’s considering reducing benchmark solar feed in tariff rates in New South Wales from July – but bear in mind, the rates it sets are just a guide.

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LG Solar Improves Warranties And Gives Mono X Panel The Boot

I like high quality panels.  I really do.  If a panel is well made, reliable, and comes with a full replacement warranty that’s something I appreciate.  Seeing panels go up on roofs that have a decent chance of lasting longer than I will makes me feel positive about the future.  Obviously not my future, but […]

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