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While it wasn’t without its challenges, two reports released this week paint a very rosy picture of how renewable energy fared in Australia last year. [Read more…]

Door-to-door sales haven’t been a good look for Australia’s home solar energy sector at the best of times. In the current situation, the practice would be just plain dumb. [Read more…]

It looks like Queensland’s Douglas Shire Council put its Safer Communities grant money to good use – and solar power features in its purchases. [Read more…]

In among all the challenges of late, some good news is arranging the purchase of a solar power system and having it installed doesn’t require you to be in close physical contact with anyone – social distancing can be observed. [Read more…]

Solaria’s “Pure Black” solar panels are now available in Australia – here’s a look at this new entrant competing for Aussie rooftop space. [Read more…]

Australia’s response to COVID-19 needs to clearly recognise the essential nature of renewable energy and energy storage says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]

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So close, yet so far away – well, perhaps not. A decision on approval for a solar farm + battery storage facility in Victoria’s north has been put on the backburner due to COVID-19.

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UPDATE March 25: Loddon Shire Council informs us “the application has been approved under delegation”. It was approved today.
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Australia’s Clean Energy Council is lobbying federal, state and territory governments to make renewables and energy storage a key part COVID-19 response packages. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s City of Subiaco council has developed a corporate carbon reduction plan with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by June this year and 100% renewable energy for its electricity requirements by 2025. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Moreland City Council will be making greater use of solar powered lighting to improve night-time safety near several sports facilities. [Read more…]