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Major Recycler Ramping Up Renewables

Remondis solar energy rollout

The Australian operation of one of the world’s largest waste and recycling companies is the midst of a solar panel rollout. [Read more…]

Big Battery Plan Pushback From Corangamite Shire Council

Dalvui battery project - Tilt Renewables

Just as one renewables-related saga in Victoria’s Corangamite Shire ends, another may be beginning – this time in relation to a proposed big battery. [Read more…]

More Solar Power For Melbourne’s Tram Network

Solar energy and Melbourne's trams

Expanding on the use of solar energy throughout Melbourne’s tram network, seven tram depots are having rooftop solar panels installed. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Prices: July 2022 Update

SolarQuotes Australian Solar Price Report  - July 2022

Solar power systems were a little cheaper in Australia overall in June 2022 – find out how much was paid where in the latest SolarQuotes Australian solar price report. [Read more…]

An End To The Bookaar Solar Farm Saga?

Bookaar Solar Farm

Five years after a development application for Bookaar Solar Farm in Victoria was originally lodged, it looks like the project can finally go ahead. [Read more…]

Hume’s Hand Up For More Neighbourhood Batteries

City of Hume - community batteries

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen will soon be getting another request from a community keen on a neighbourhood battery – Victoria’s City Of Hume. [Read more…]

VIC Libs Pledge To “Turbo-Charge” Home Solar And Battery Uptake

Victorian Liberals - Power to the people

An elected Liberal/ Nationals Government in Victoria will build on the state’s existing solar power and battery subsidy scheme for owner-occupiers and landlords under its own program – “Power To The People”. [Read more…]

Neighbourhood Batteries: Sharing The Power (And Knowledge)

Neighbourhood batteries study

A Victorian study has produced a guide to developing neighbourhood batteries as community assets. [Read more…]

Call Continues For Community Power Hub Funding

Community Power Hub Funding

Residents of Victoria’s Apollo Bay are aiming to address local blackouts with a helping hand from renewables and a Community Power Hub. But for other towns and communities facing similar challenges, getting the expert advice needed can be difficult. [Read more…]

Yarra Ranges To Save Even More With Renewable Energy

Yarra Ranges Council - renewable energy

From this Friday, Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council is shifting all its market electricity accounts to a renewables contract – and the amount it will save is eye-popping. [Read more…]

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