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The Gigawatt Project Reviewed: Solar For Rented Roofs

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Another company who can help get solar on tenant’s roofs is the Gigawatt Project. Ronald looks over the details…

The Gigawatt Project is a Queensland company that helps put solar panels on the roofs of rental properties.  They give tenants some of the savings from rooftop solar power while giving landlords a good enough return to make installing it worthwhile.  In Queensland the Gigawatt Project can:

  • Install a solar power system.
  • Monitor tenant electricity use.
  • Bill tenants for solar electricity they use at a rate less than the cost of grid electricity.  The bill is paid to the landlord.

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Deadlines For Electricity Meter Changeovers Under AEMC Draft Rule

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is calling for feedback on a draft rule that it says will give customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM) greater control over electricity meter changes and see deadlines implemented for meter changeovers. [Read more…]

Clive Palmer’s Coal Power Play

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In a series of 12 tweets, Waratah Coal Chairman Clive Palmer announced his intention to build a major coal-fired power station in Queensland’s Galilee Basin. [Read more…]

Redflow Pleased With Thai Battery Manufacturing Progress

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RedFlow CEO and Managing Director Tim Harris and a bank of Redflow ZBM2 batteries

It’s not about to set any battery production world records, but Australian energy storage company Redflow is happy with progress at its new manufacturing facility in Thailand. [Read more…]

More Solar For Northern Territory Airports

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Image: Northern Territory Airports

Several solar farms and an off-site battery storage system will be built in the NT with the assistance of funding provided to Northern Territory Airports Pty Ltd. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – September 2018

auSSII solar report covering August 2018

There was heightened interest in installing solar panels in August, driven primarily by the announcement of Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Panel Validation Initiative Rolls Out

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After a successful pilot program, Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has extended the Solar Panel Validation Initiative across the industry. [Read more…]

Positive Response To Aldoga Solar Farm Says Developer

Aldoga Solar Farm

A major solar power project to be constructed near Gladstone in Queensland seems to be getting the tick of approval from locals. [Read more…]

Sunshine Coast Solar Farm A 2018 National Federation Awards Winner

Sunshine Coast Solar Farm

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Solar Farm was announced the winner of the Environmental Leadership and Sustainability category at the National Federation Awards last Thursday. [Read more…]

Victoria Solar Rebate Update — Get Your Fresh Details Here!

Victoria Solar Homes rebate update

Victoria’s Solar Rebate Update — Get Your Fresh Details Here While They’re Hot!

Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate program was announced on Sunday and this article I wrote on it was published yesterday.  Since then fresh information has come to light on the State Government’s Solar Victoria site.  This article covers what’s new including details on a $1,000 solar hot water rebate. [Read more…]

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