Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officially opened the Sun Metals Solar Farm on Tuesday, a huge facility incorporating more than 1.3 million solar panels. [Read more…]
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Mixed Messages On The Future Of Australia’s Solar Subsidy
Is there any real threat of the subsidy for home and small commercial solar power systems being thrown off a cliff – and very soon? It depends on who you listen to. [Read more…]
ACCC Peddles Solar Subsidy Axing To Nationals, Liberals Next

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The ACCC’s Rod Sims yesterday briefed National Party MPs on a suite of recommendations on electricity affordability, including the premature axing of Australia’s solar subsidy. [Read more…]
National Energy Guarantee : Anything But Consensus

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Victoria and the ACT lay their cards on the table concerning the National Energy Guarantee, meanwhile the Smart Energy Council fires a shot across the bows of the CEC over its stance. [Read more…]
Large Scale Solar Project On The Cards For SA’s Moonta

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A solar farm may soon be putting old mining land on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula to good use. [Read more…]
Mandatory Solar Energy Or Living Rooftops Ahead In Moreland?

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Victoria’s Moreland City Council will vote tonight on investigating the potential to make solar panels, solar hot water or “living roof” space mandatory for new residential and commercial builds. [Read more…]
Chaff Mill Solar + Battery Storage Project Update
The community feedback period relating to the development application for Chaff Mill Solar Farm in South Australia’s mid-north, which will incorporate battery storage, closes this Friday. [Read more…]
2/3 Of Australians Agree More Renewables Will Slash Electricity Prices

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In the battle for hearts and minds of Australians with regard to the nation’s energy future, renewables are still the victor according to the results of a recent Reachtel Poll. [Read more…]
$7.5 Million For Australian Energy Storage Training And Research Hubs

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The Australian Federal Government has announced $7.5 million in funding for two new Research Hubs that will focus on different aspects of advancing Australia’s energy storage sector. [Read more…]
Best Practice Charter For Australian Renewable Energy Developments Launched

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The nature of community relationships can make or break large-scale renewable energy projects and Australia’s renewables sector is becoming increasingly aware of this. [Read more…]
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