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Sun Metals’ Solar Farm Officially Opened

Sun Metals Solar Farm

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…]

Mixed Messages On The Future Of Australia’s Solar Subsidy

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

Australia's solar subsidy facing the axe?

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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

National Energy Guarantee fight continues

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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

Moonta solar farm

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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?

Compulsor solar panels 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

Chaff Mill Solar Farm

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

Renewables vs. coal - Australia

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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

Energy storage funding - Australia

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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

Solar farm

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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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