Victoria’s Yarra City Council recently acquired an electric tipper truck, said to be the first of its type in Australia. [Read more…]
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Millions Gear Up For Global Climate Strike
Tomorrow marks the start of climate protests across the planet on a scale that is likely to be the largest the world has ever seen. [Read more…]
More Solar Energy For Gippsland Water
Victoria’s Gippsland Water announced last week it had installed more than 1,800 solar panels as part of its quest to slash the corporation’s carbon emissions. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 30 – Solar Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Finn and Ronald discuss how much deposit you should pay your solar installer, a major proposed wind/solar/storage project in SA, Project EnergyConnect and much more. [Read more…]
How Big A Deposit Should You Pay Your Solar Installer?

What are the rules about deposits when buying solar power systems?
This post is going to be light on words, but the topic is worth covering. It arose from a couple of questions SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock asked me to research: what’s a “normal” start-work deposit to offer a solar PV installer, and is there deposit protection for consumers? [Read more…]
South Australian Energy Minister Talks Up Project EnergyConnect
SA’s Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan was again spruiking the virtues of a SA-NSW interconnector yesterday. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 29 – Powerwall Price Shenanigans
Finn and Ronald discuss the Tesla Powerwall 2 price drop in SA, Victoria’s solar rebate rollout, Chinese panels with a German-ish name and more. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Ep. 28 – Unshitting Solar Subsidies
Finn and Ronald discuss changes to the Victorian Solar Homes rebate program, the smart use of solar by USC, Hyundai’s panel warranty boost, best and worst reviews, and more. [Read more…]
More Solar Power For South Melbourne Market
City of Port Phillip council has had an additional 612 solar panels installed on the rooftop of South Melbourne Market. [Read more…]
Canberra’s Battery Subsidy Is Up To $24,450

ACT has a powerful battery rebate, but only 3 battery sales companies are allowed to be part of it.
Do you live in the ACT and want the highest solar battery rebate in Australia? Well, you can’t have it! The only way you can get that is to move your ACT arse to SA. If you come to Adelaide be sure to bring some kangaroos with you because, unlike Canberra, we never see them hopping through the suburbs here. [Read more…]
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