Equis Energy’s Wandoan South Solar Project Approved
The massive Wandoan South Solar Project, which could become the largest operating solar farm in Australia, has been granted approval to proceed by Western Downs Regional Council.
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Warrnambool City Council Installing Solar Powered Lights
Image source: Warrnambool City Council
More than 60 off-grid solar lights that will enhance community linkages and improve safety are being installed in five parks in the regional Victorian city of Warrnambool.
NSW Opposition Leader To Pledge More Solar Power
Luke Foley To Promise Massive Increase In Rooftop Solar
In his budget reply speech today, Opposition leader Luke Foley will reportedly commit to a huge increase in rooftop solar power generation capacity in New South Wales.
SolarWorld AG Files For Insolvency (Updated)
UPDATE: October 16. In August, an agreement was signed for the purchase and transfer of SolarWorld AG, SolarWorld Industries Sachsen GmbH, SolarWorld Innovations GmbH and SolarWorld Industries Thüringen GmbH by SolarWorld Industries GmbH. In Australia, we call it ‘phoenixing’ when a company files for insolvency and then gets bought out by a new company with an almost identical name. It is not clear what debts will be passed on to the new entity.
As for SolarWorld Americas, according to an article last month on PV-Tech, SolarWorld Americas “is in discussions” with several interested parties regarding its future sale.
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German solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld AG says it will file for insolvency proceedings – an uncertain future awaits the 3,300 people employed worldwide by the company.
Victorian Budget 2017/18 – Energy
Where the bucks are going in 2017/18 for energy – Image: cogdogblog, CC0 (Public Domain)
More than $155 million has been earmarked over the 2017/18 period to go towards securing Victoria’s energy supplies.
Bathurst Art Gallery And Library Going Solar
Going green and saving bucks – Bathurst Regional Council
This month will see the installation of solar panels on Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and City Library, the latest in a series of Council solar projects.
Cheapest Electricity Plans For Solar Owners Revealed
This is how I felt after spending 2 days trying to work out the best electricity plans for solar owners.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, electricity bills are confusing.
If you are one of those rare people who don’t find electricity bills confusing, then I have two things to say to you. Firstly, “Good for you”.
Secondly, “When are you returning to your home planet?” because I find it hard to believe you are human.
Because they are so confusing, it is very difficult to know which retailer offers the best plan for your household. Especially for people with rooftop solar, as they have the additional complication of accounting for feed-in tariffs. [Read more…]
How Residential Demand Tariffs Could Add $1000’s To Your Bill
Electricity companies around Australia are starting to roll out a new way to charge you for electricity. It is called a residential demand tariff.
Unsurprisingly this new tariff can result in higher bills for you, and higher profits for them.
This post is important. It will explain to you what a demand tariff is, how it works, and why many households should avoid it at all costs.
The electricity companies want to make demand tariffs the norm, so you must be armed with the knowledge to spot one when you see one, and understand the implications of signing up for one. [Read more…]
How To Keep Your Bills Down When The NSW 60c Feed-In Tariff Ends
If you are on the 60c Feed In Tariff in NSW (AKA the Solar Bonus Scheme) you really need to get a new meter by January 1.
Across NSW there are 146,000 homes and businesses receiving a gross feed-in tariff for the electricity their rooftop solar generates.
This tariff ends on the 31st of December 2016.
If those 146,000 homes and businesses don’t get new import/export meters installed by the end of the year, their owners (or tenants) will be in the financially painful position of not just losing their generous 60-66c feed-in tariff, but also receiving nothing for the solar electricity they export into the grid.
At the start of this year there was a lot of confusion about just what people would have to do to get new meters installed. It became clear there were not enough specialist metering electricians in the state to get the job done – even if they worked on nothing else for the rest of the year. Fortunately, the rules have been changed and the pool of people permitted to replace meters is expanding. [Read more…]
Powerwall Alternatives That You Should Consider as Tesla Battery Hype Reaches Fever Pitch
Just 3 of the Powerwall alternatives now available in Australia.
Manufacturers of Powerwall alternatives struggled to be heard last week as the mainstream media went crazy over the beautifully stage managed, first residential Powerwall battery storage installation in Australia.
The mood was one of expectation and excitement — mixed with a tinge of dread in fossil fuel circles – as it heralded the advent of affordable home batteries from Tesla and its many competitors in the home battery market. [Read more…]
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