A new type of solar feed-in tariff is now available in Victoria. It’s called a time varying tariff and the amount of money it pays for solar electricity depends on the time of day it’s sent into the grid. It is worth less during off-peak periods, more during shoulder periods, and the most during peak […]
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Craig Kelly: Demonising Coal “An Act Of Treason”
In the wee hours of this morning, Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly continued his attack on Australians opposed to coal, opining it was a crime against their country.
[Continue reading…]Proposed SA/NSW Electricity Interconnector A Step Closer
ElectraNet has published a draft report providing more detail on the proposed construction of a high capacity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales.
[Continue reading…]Commercial Solar Pilot Program Proposed For Port Moresby
The use of grid-connected commercial solar power systems in Papua New Guinea is currently illegal. That may be about to change and the country’s commercial solar sector could kick off under a program that Australia will be a part of.
[Continue reading…]City Of Sydney Shows Off Solar Power + Tesla Powerpack Installation
The City Of Sydney’s new Alexandra Canal Depot in Alexandria boasts a bunch of solar panels on its rooftop and a shiny new Tesla Powerpack energy storage system.
[Continue reading…]Tasmania’s Solar Feed-In Tariff Review Still In Limbo
The future of Tasmania’s solar feed in tariff from next year is still as unclear as when the Hodgman Liberal Government was returned to office in March.
[Continue reading…]Bad News: Your Solar Panel Performance Warranty Is Probably Crap
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[Continue reading…]Europe’s First Dedicated Solar Panel Recycling Plant Opens
The first dedicated solar panel recycling facility in Europe has been opened by environmental services company Veolia in Rousset, France.
[Continue reading…]QLD Solar Loans Program Kicks Off – Battery Grants On The Horizon
The Palaszczuk Government has announced the launch of interest free solar loans for Queensland households, plus a few more details have been released on upcoming battery and solar + storage support.
[Continue reading…]Massive Solar + Storage Facility For South Australia To Proceed
The necessary approvals have been granted for the Solar River Project – a huge solar + battery storage facility to be constructed in South Australia’s Mid-North.
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