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More Free Solar Systems Under NSW’s Energy Bill Buster

NSW Energy Bill Buster program

A pilot program offering low income households a “free” solar power system is being expanded across New South Wales.

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Treasury Wine Estates To Install Thousands Of Solar Panels

Treasury Wine Estates and solar power

The company behind famous Australian wine brands including Penfolds and Wolf Blass is embracing solar energy in a big way.

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Directed Machines’ Solar Power Assisted Land Care Robot

Solar assisted farm robot

Here’s an interesting small tractor of sorts for rural properties and small farms – a solar-assisted agricultural robot from the USA’s Directed Machines.

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NT To Help Drive EV Uptake With Grants Program

EV charger grants - Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Government yesterday announced further details on initiatives to help boost electric vehicle uptake.

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Small Modular Reactors Big On Nuclear Waste?

Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear waste

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton says he’s not afraid to have a debate about nuclear energy. That’s great, but do we *really* need to have another one?

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Helping Australia’s EV Revolution Charge Ahead

EV Charging in Australia - advice and guides

SolarQuotes is filling a gap in knowledge in Australia on electric vehicle charging with new tools, guides and advice added to the SQ web site.

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: June 2022

SolarQuotes auSSII report - June 2022

News of electricity price rises sparked the start of a rush on solar power systems in May. Find out what Australian solar buyers were wanting.

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SA Government Axes EV Smart Charging Subsidy

South Australia EV smart charging subsidy

South Australia’s Malinauskas Government’s axe swung yet again yesterday on support for renewables  – this time in relation to EV charging.

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SA’s Home Battery Scheme On The Chopping Block

SA Home Battery Scheme and Switch for Solar Program

South Australia’s Malinauskas Government  is reportedly poised to ditch two Marshall-era renewable energy initiatives – the Home Battery Scheme and Switch for Solar.

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Chris Bowen: Australia’s New Minister For Climate Change And Energy 

Australian Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen

Chris “Community Battery” Bowen was sworn in as Australia’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy yesterday, and he’s pretty chuffed about it.

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