Vicinity Centres has announced a net zero carbon target for its 34 shopping centres across Australia that will be achieved through solar power and energy efficiency. [Read more…]
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SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 22 – Dark Days
Finn and Ronald discuss the (avoidable) demise of Victoria’s residential solar industry, what a “cast mono” solar panel is, DIY solar PV diversion for home automation, PPA’s, coal ash and mainstream media getting it wrong again on batteries (again). [Read more…]
Sunrise TV Gets It Wrong: Installing Batteries Will Lose Most Households Money
Mainstream media gets it wrong on batteries. In other shock news Pope declares he’s a Catholic.
If you told me two years ago you spent $46,000 on a solar and battery system and it saved you $4,000 a year, my reaction would be, “I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry.” [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 21 – Changing The World 3.3 Watts At A Time
Finn and Ronald discuss SQ’s initiative to help distribute off-grid solar to impoverished households overseas, battery testing results and standards, best and worst installer reviews and more. [Read more…]
Proposed SA-NSW Interconnector Granted Major Project Status
South Australia’s Marshall Government announced yesterday it had granted the proposed $1.5 billion “Project EnergyConnect” SA-NSW interconnector Major Project Status. [Read more…]
New City of Adelaide (Council) Shared Solar And EV Charger Incentives
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The City of Adelaide has announced the addition of new rebates to its already significant list of support for solar power, energy storage, electric car charging and energy efficiency that will be available during the 2019/20 financial year. [Read more…]
6th Canberra Battery Test Centre Report — 61% Of Tested Batteries Faulty
The Canberra Battery Test Centre has released their latest six monthly report. It took them 9 months to get it out, but I’m glad they took their time, as it’s a beauty. [Read more…]
Fourex Beer Now Brewed With A Helping Hand From Solar Energy
Solar powered Fourex beer – a lot of shading on those panels – perhaps it was early morning/late afternoon.
There will be a bit of sunshine in every Fourex beer thanks to a rooftop solar power system installed at the Castlemaine Perkins brewery in the Brisbane suburb of Milton. [Read more…]
NSW Solar-Battery Interest Free Loans Update
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The NSW Government has flagged its interest-free solar-battery loans program – Empowering Homes – could commence towards the end of this year. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Regulator Wants To Change (Some) Solar Postcode Zones
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is requesting feedback on its proposed changes to solar postcode zones, which will impact the amount of solar rebate available in some locations. [Read more…]
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