The Australian Energy Regulator again confirms the role rooftop solar power system owners are playing in in slashing wholesale electricity prices. [Read more…]
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About That Recent ABC 7.30 Report Story On Home Solar
SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock and blogger-extraordinaire Ronald Brakels scrutinise a recent ABC 7.30 Report segment on home solar power. [Read more…]
AGL And Greenpeace Go Into Battle
AGL and Greenpeace Australia Pacific are readying to rumble over the latter’s latest climate change related campaign. [Read more…]
Dodgy VIC Solar Company Hit With $3 Million Fine
This should hopefully make some shonky solar sellers sit up, take notice and reconsider their approach – or get out of the solar game altogether. [Read more…]
Solar Panel “Upcycling” On The Cards For Kilmany
Victoria’s Wellington Shire Council recently voted in favour of progressing lease negotiations relating to a site for a potential solar panel recycling, err, upcycling (or something) facility in its area. [Read more…]
Bookaar Solar Farm Battle Rages On
A developer is taking yet another crack at getting approval for solar farm near a town in Victoria, but the local council still isn’t on board. [Read more…]
Geelong’s Energy Future – Without Gas
Geelong’s energy future was discussed at a sold-out event last week, convened in response to plans for more gas infrastructure in the city. [Read more…]
Strathbogie Shire Votes For Climate Emergency Declaration
Victoria’s Strathbogie Shire Council endorsed a Notice of Motion to declare a climate emergency at its meeting on Tuesday. [Read more…]
Powershop Pinged For Alleged Solar Discrimination
Meridian Energy subsidiary Powershop has coughed up $300,000 in penalties for allegedly discriminating against Victorian solar households under its Kogan Energy brand. [Read more…]
Inflexible Fossil Fuels: Why Starting And Stopping Coal & Gas Power Costs Big Bucks
A power station control room. Starting up one of these things is not trivial or cheap.
Coal power is gradually being driven out of business by renewables. It simply can’t compete on price. Most people know coal and gas power stations have to pay for fuel while sunshine and wind are free, but not many know how much it costs to start and stop fossil fuel generators. [Read more…]
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