The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced yesterday it has accepted an electricity retailer authorisation application from Hanwha Energy Retail Australia (Hanwha ERA). [Read more…]
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Solar Businesses Facing Action Over Sales And Marketing Tactics
In its latest Installer News, the Clean Energy Council has flagged a couple of recent instances where Australian solar businesses have caught the attention of government consumer watchdogs. [Read more…]
Old Beechworth Gaol Goes Solar

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Victoria’s historic Old Beechworth Gaol site is now more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run thanks to the addition of solar panels. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 12 – Dungeons & Dragons
Finn and Ronald chat about some of the major solar energy stories from the past week, talk solar panel direction and relive the glory of the company’s first D&D tournament. [Read more…]
Redeployable Commercial Solar Gets ARENA Cash
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is supporting a project involving the installation of redeployable solar power systems on commercial and government buildings. [Read more…]
Yarra Ranges Council To Use Solar Charged Electric Vehicles
Two new electric cars have been acquired by Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council, which Council says will be charged by solar power. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 11 – Sneaky Solar Battery Advertising
After a trip to Sydney last week for the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, the team is back in Adelaide for episode 11 of the SolarQuotes Vodcast. [Read more…]
NPI Report Highlights Need For Coal Power Pollution Crackdown

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Environmental Justice Australia states this year’s National Pollutant Inventory report results strengthens the case for getting tough on air pollution created by the nation’s coal-fired clunkers. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 10: Grid Management By Press Release
In Episode 10 of the SolarQuotes vodcast, Finn and Ronald comment on “truth hygiene” issues in energy-related press releases from politicians and discuss other articles recently published on the SQ blog. [Read more…]
Community Funded Solar Installations Officially Opened In Bendigo

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Solar energy projects funded by Bendigo’s local community were officially opened last week in an event attended by Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio. [Read more…]
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