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Applications For NT’s Home Improvement Scheme Closing

Northern Territory Home Improvement Scheme

Homeowners in the Northern Territory looking to take advantage of HIS vouchers to help finance the installation of solar power systems only have until tomorrow to get their applications submitted.

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70MW Of Solar PV For Telstra

Tesla solar electricity purchase

It’s been reported Australian telecommunications company Telstra will purchase all the electricity generated by a 70MW solar farm to be built near Emerald in Queensland.

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Solar Power Funding For Food Rescue Groups

Solar panels on FoodBank facility

The Australian Federal Government is providing $1.2 million in funding to assist food rescue groups reduce their energy costs and boost their food storage capabilities.

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When Electricity Price Hikes Don’t Improve The Economics Of Batteries

batteries and bills

I’ve already written on how electricity prices are set to rise substantially. Because Australians will soon have to shell out like an evicted hermit crab when it comes to grid power, both the good and bad mainstream media are declaring that rising power costs make buying batteries more attractive. Unfortunately for fans of shock boxes this […]

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CEC Releases Clean Energy Australia 2016 Report

Clean Energy Australia 2016

In its latest report, the Clean Energy Council states a record share of Australia’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2016 – 17.3%; the highest level this century.

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Costa Looks To Solar Power For Mushroom Growing Operations

Growing mushrooms with solar energy

Australia’s largest mushroom producer is expanding operations in South Australia; with solar energy on the cards to help power it.

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Tertill – Solar Powered Autonomous Weed Whacker

Tertill - Franklin Robotics

Weeds in your garden getting you down? Franklin Robotics may soon have a solar powered solution to your weed woes that will perhaps help save some time and your back.

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Infamous Nuclear Power Station Under Pressure From Gas And Renewables

Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Station

The future of Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station (TMI) is in doubt after again failing to get a guernsey in an important electricity auction.

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Solar + Battery Power To Light Up Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland harbour bridge solar powered lights

In what’s claimed to be a world first, New Zealand’s Auckland Harbour Bridge is to have all its new LED lighting powered by solar panels and battery storage.

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Restrictions On Rooftop Solar In QLD Eased — Powerwall 2 & Larger Inverters Allowed With Export Limiting

Energex & Ergon Map

There is good news for Queenslanders looking to install rooftop solar and anyone thinking of of installing AC coupled battery systems such as the Powerwall 2.

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