Victoria’s Andrews Government last week expanded its Solar Homes battery rebate scheme to a total of 247 eligible postcodes – and it’s not done yet. [Read more…]
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Small Utility Scale Solar Surges In South Australia
MPower’s Mannum Solar Farm projected is now completed and Terregra Renewables has been given the green light for several solar projects in the Murray Bridge region. [Read more…]
SA’s First Electric Garbage Truck Doing The Rounds
What’s said to be South Australia’s first zero-emissions electric-powered kerbside garbage and recycling collection truck went into service in Adelaide last week. [Read more…]
Alice Springs Proposed VPP Progress
A proposed virtual power plant project intended to supply Alice Springs Town Council with more solar electricity has taken another significant step. [Read more…]
CER Solar Panel Validation Initiative Update
More manufacturers have joined Australia’s Solar Panel Validation (SPV) Initiative and it’s time for the next step – the all-important logo. [Read more…]
Climate Emergency Declared By City of Stonnington
At a council meeting yesterday, Victoria’s City of Stonnington joined 89 other Australian local governments to have declared a climate emergency. [Read more…]
Solar Panels With Water Channels: Good For Roof Slopes Under 10 Degrees

Under 10 degrees tilt? Try groovy solar panels made by Winaico (and others).
It’s really bucketing down here in Queensland right now. I’m relieved because until this evening there was a remote but real possibility of everything going all orange and wavy and really hot. I have friends coming over from Taiwan and I’d be most dreadfully embarrassed if all we had to offer them was a fine selection of ashes. [Read more…]
Orange Community Renewable Energy Park Plans Unveiled

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ITP Development is proposing a solar farm with battery storage for a site approximately 6 kilometres north of Orange in New South Wales. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation Cash For Stockland
Australian property developer Stockland has sourced $75 million in finance from the CEFC for further energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. [Read more…]
SACOSS Wary Of Home Battery Scheme For Rentals
The South Australian Council of Social Service is unsure if increasing access to SA’s Home Battery Scheme for landlords and tenants would provide any real benefits to those parties. [Read more…]
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