A company working to bring better connectivity to Australians living or travelling out the back of beyond has scored another injection of NSW Government funding.
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NT’s First Virtual Power Plant Trial Commences
A Virtual Power Plant initiative kicked off in Alice Springs yesterday – the Solar Connect VPP.
[Continue reading…]One Point Two Five; It’s Like Orwell’s 1984, But For Solar
The recently updated Australian Standard for solar installations, AS5033:2021, contains the following clause that has caused a few headaches for solar installers and designers:
[Continue reading…]Australia’s Solar Rebate In 2023: Looking Ahead
2022 has zoomed by, and it won’t be long before Australia’s national solar rebate will get another haircut. Here’s what you need to know – and why getting quotes sooner rather than later could be a good move.
[Continue reading…]VIC Community Groups To Slash Bills With Solar And Batteries
A bunch of community groups and councils across Victoria have scored funding from the Andrews Government to support installation of solar panels and batteries.
[Continue reading…]October 2022 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index
A higher proportion of Australian solar shoppers wanted to fill their rooftops with solar panels in September. Find out what else they were looking for in a power bill busting PV system in the latest SQ auSSII report.
[Continue reading…]Sunny Days For Australia’s Lithium Industry
Australian lithium exports will more than double in the next 5 years states a new Federal Government report, and the country could potentially soon snag a significant chunk of the lithium hydroxide production market.
[Continue reading…]New Class Of Solar Inspectors For Victoria
A new class of licensed electrical inspector (LEI) specialising in renewable energy installations will be introduced over the next 18 months in Victoria.
[Continue reading…]Prepare For Even More Electricity Price Hikes
It’s October and Australia’s wholesale electricity price crisis has entered its sixth month.  Massive retail electricity price hikes in the eastern states are becoming more likely (from July 2023). These could exceed 10 cents per kilowatt-hour. This post is a quick update on the current situation, followed by a short whinge.
[Continue reading…]WA’s City Of Stirling Powers Ahead With EV Adoption
The City of Stirling has taken delivery of its first four electric vehicles, with another three to join them in the not-too-distant future.
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