Workers are being laid off and solar businesses are closing their doors in Victoria. Solar buyers, system owners and the Victorian community in general should also be worried as the crisis will have some serious knock-on effects. [Read more…]
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Another Green Light For South Fremantle Solar Farm
The construction of a large-scale urban solar farm in the Perth suburb of South Fremantle has again edged towards becoming a reality. [Read more…]
How To Avoid Buying A Crap Solar Power System
There’s lots of really great solar installers in Australia, but unfortunately also quite a few that perform shoddy work. In this video, SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock shows some examples of bad PV installations and offers tips on how to avoid winding up buying a crap solar power system. [Read more…]
More Calls For Victorian Solar Rebate Fix
Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to take action on the Solar Homes PV rebate shemozzle; but Premier Daniel Andrews and Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio are yet to publicly comment on the unfolding disaster. [Read more…]
Big Solar Near Bunbury, WA – Benger Solar Farm
Solar energy developer South Energy recently held a community information session regarding its proposed Benger Solar Farm project, which is to be located in WA’s Harvey Shire. [Read more…]
Decision On Tamworth Solar + Storage Project Nears
A proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Tamworth in New South Wales that will feature battery storage will be discussed at Tamworth Regional Council’s meeting tonight. [Read more…]
Europe’s Largest Conservation Charity Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments
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National Trust announced yesterday it will divest from all fossil fuel companies within the next three years, as it continues its own journey towards 50% renewables by 2020. [Read more…]
Atherton Solar Farm Gets Development Approval
Queensland’s Tablelands Regional Council has approved the development of a solar farm near Tolga – but it wasn’t a slam-dunk decision and some confusing aspects of the project remain. [Read more…]
Solar Victoria Targeting Safety And Quality
Solar Victoria is keen to get the message across it won’t tolerate shoddy work and shonkiness occurring under the state’s Solar Homes subsidy program. [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…]
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