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Victorian Government Gives Go-Ahead to VNI-West Transmission Line

Victoria - transmission towers

The long-awaited VNI-West interconnector project has taken a small step forward in the planning process, with Victoria’s minister for energy and resources Lily D’Ambrosio on Saturday confirming approval for the AEMO to move ahead with the project. [Read more…]

Queensland’s EV Super Highway To Almost Double Charger Locations

artist's impression of an ev charger at Airlie beach

AI artist’s impression

Queensland will add 44 EV chargers in more than 30 towns, co-funded by $10 million from the state government and several charger operators. [Read more…]

Griffith University Racking Up More Solar Panels

Griffith University Logan campus solar panels

Griffith University is continuing on its sustainability journey with the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of five Logan campus buildings – and there will be more to come. [Read more…]

When Switchboard Upgrades Are Crucial To Getting Solar (A Pictorial Guide)

Solar power systems and switchboard upgrades

My eternal shame is that I couldn’t save this piece of hand-painted switchboard craftsmanship from a demolition crew.

At SolarQuotes, we’re often asked about peripherals that aren’t as cool as the glass on your roof or the monitoring app you can show off at someone else’s barbecue. [Read more…]

Melbourne Water’s Winneke Solar Farm Opened

Winneke Water Treatment Plant solar farm

Melbourne Water is another step closer to its net-zero emissions goal with the completion of a solar farm at Winneke Treatment Plant in Melbourne’s north-east. [Read more…]

Ultimate Guide To The Fully Charged Show Sydney

Fully Charged Live - Sydney 2023

This weekend (11/12 March), a big EV show is happening at the ICC in Darling Harbour, Sydney. It’s called Fully Charged Live and is run by the Fully Charged YouTube channel, which is about to hit a million subscribers and does a great job of getting people excited about electric cars and clean energy. [Read more…]

New Renewables Deal Could Save Arnott’s Big Biccies

Arnott's Queensland renewable energy deal

Australian biscuit maker The Arnott’s Group has inked a renewable energy deal with Stanwell Corporation for its factory in Brisbane. And it’s a biggie. [Read more…]

Home Solar + Battery + Electrification Payback Under 10 Years? No Worries!

Solar and battery payback

Investing in a residential home battery and solar system is generally considered feasible only if the payback falls within the battery warranty period – typically 10 years. According to this bloke, that’s easily doable. [Read more…]

PCL Construction Scores Stubbo Solar Farm EPC

Stubbo Solar

There’s been more progress on ACEN Australia’s huge Stubbo Solar project in New South Wales, with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract now awarded. [Read more…]

Blyth Big Battery Given Go-Ahead

Blyth Battery - South Australia

Neoen announced late last week it’s all systems go for another of its big battery projects, this one in South Australia. [Read more…]

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