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CEC Solar Code Of Conduct Reauthorised

CEC Approved Solar Retailer

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted re-authorisation to the Clean Energy Council for its Solar Retailer Code of Conduct. [Read more…]

WA Commissioner For Consumer Protection: Do Your Solar Research

WA's Consumer Protection and solar power

Western Australia’s Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping says rooftop solar power has a bright future in the state, but prospective PV purchasers need to do their research before signing on the dotted line. [Read more…]

Victorian Solar Homes Program Expansion Announced

Victoria Solar Homes program

More solar panel and battery rebates will be available in Victoria over the next few years – and small businesses will soon also be able to take advantage of the state’s PV subsidy. [Read more…]

Sandy Creek Solar Farm Development Application Lodged

Sandy Creek Solar Farm - BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is keen to build a solar farm near Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales, between the small town of Uranquinty and Kapooka Army Base. [Read more…]

Will Biden Build Back Better (And Greener)?

President-elect Joe Biden

Image: Joe Biden via Facebook

Given it looks like Trump has been fired from the USA’s top job, what does President-elect Joe Biden’s “build back better” approach hold in terms of renewable energy and addressing climate change? [Read more…]

Agrivoltaics At Glenellen Solar Farm

Glenellen Solar Farm

The exhibition period for a proposed major solar farm in New South Wales that will incorporate “agri-solar” principles has commenced. [Read more…]

The Electric Mini In Australia — Awesome Performance, Lousy Warranty

This is the third electric Mini Cooper SE to be sold in Australia and the first in Adelaide. Ronald spent the weekend with it. Here’s what he thought.

For two days last week, I managed to get my hands on an Electric Mini Cooper SE.  I tried to take it for a spin, but its traction control wouldn’t let me, so the good news is it’s safe to drive.  It was also a lot of fun.  [Read more…]

Freak Hailstorms Hammer SE QLD Solar Owners

Solar panels are generally pretty tough, but there are limits to what they can handle as demonstrated by the aftermath of freak hailstorms on Saturday in parts of South-East Queensland. [Read more…]

Cities Power Partnership Awards Winners Announced

Cities Power Partnership National Climate Awards

Cities Power Partnership announced winners of the 2020 National Climate Awards last Thursday, an event recognising the achievements of councils across Australia for their climate change efforts. [Read more…]

Birdwood Solar and Storage Project Progresses

Birdwood Solar And Storage Project

Image: Google Earth

A development application has been conditionally approved by Adelaide Hills Council for a solar farm with battery storage on the outskirts of Birdwood. But the project going ahead is not a done deal. [Read more…]

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