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Queensland Electric Vehicle Subsidy Announced

Electric car subsidy - Queensland

The Queensland Government has announced a pretty generous subsidy for electric car purchases, but Tesla buyers need not apply. [Read more…]

Criminal Charges Laid Over Alleged Solar Scheme Shonkiness

Charges laid in solar investigation

Multiple charges have been laid against an electrical company in relation to solar power system installation documentation. [Read more…]

Ohm Core Home Battery: Alkaline Energy Storage Tech On Steroids

Ohm Core home battery

There’s no lithium or cobalt to be found in Urban Electric Power’s Ohm Core home battery system. [Read more…]

ACT Solar Battery Rebate Installer Choice Expanded Again

Canberra solar battery rebate subsidy

The ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage program is again offering more choice in battery retailers, with another 6 added to the approved list. [Read more…]

Victorian Government Wants More Women Working In Solar

Solar careers for women

Solar Victoria’s Growing Our Clean Energy Workforce initiative is focusing on lifting participation of women in the state’s renewable energy industry. [Read more…]

Regional Queensland Braces For Power Price Hike

Electricity prices in regional Queensland

A draft determination from the Queensland Competition Authority indicates regional Queenslanders will be paying more for electricity in 2022/23 – and big business will be hit particularly hard. [Read more…]

Powerhouse Brookvale Launches

Powerhouse Brookvale project

Image: Google Earth

An ambitious project is seeking to turn a commercial precinct within Sydney’s Northern Beaches area into Australia’s first urban renewable energy zone. [Read more…]

More Schools Harvesting The Sun In Ku-ring-gai

Solar schools - Ku-ring-gai LGA

Three schools in NSW’s Ku-ring-gai local government area have installed solar power systems under a Council initiative, with more to come. [Read more…]

Yarra Ranges Community Solar Rollout Continues

Yarra Ranges community solar

Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council is forging ahead with solar installations on a bunch of community buildings across its region. [Read more…]

Helen Haines Tables Cheaper Home  Batteries Bill

Dr. Helen Haines - Cheaper Home Batteries Bill 2022

Do cheaper solar batteries sound good to you? You’ll probably like steadfast solar supporter Dr. Helen Haines’ new draft legislation, introduced yesterday. [Read more…]

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