Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia. [Read more…]
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The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6
This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV Episode 6! [Read more…]
Another Bayswater Power Station Pollution Penalty
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined AGL Macquarie Pty Limited for an “alleged” water pollution offence at Bayswater Power Station – again. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: July 2021
While winter may have kicked off last month, that didn’t stop thousands of Australians getting busy on buying an electricity-bill busting solar power system. [Read more…]
Australia’s ClearVue Snags Another Solar Window Order
Would you like windows on your home that generate electricity? A new order for ClearVue solar glass provides an indicator of what the technology costs. [Read more…]
Texans Get Screwed Over By Electricity Retailers In Heatwave
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Texas provides a great example of how not to treat electricity consumers during a heatwave.
Last week Texas suffered through a stinking hot heatwave.
And just like the polar vortex five months ago, we saw an excellent example of villainous electricity retailer behaviour we must never allow in Australia. [Read more…]
ACCC National Electricity Market Report Released
Residential electricity consumption jumped 10 per cent and bills increased by 7 per cent in 2020; but the ACCC is expecting to see lower household electricity bills in the NEM this year. [Read more…]
Ley Issues Deadline For Dealing With Solar Panel Waste
Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley has again cranked up pressure on the solar industry to properly address solar panel waste created in Australia. [Read more…]
SA Electric Vehicle Tax Bill Looms
Victoria and New South Wales have played their cards on “road user charges” for electric vehicles – and South Australia will soon do the same. [Read more…]
Solar Panels Installed At Port Macquarie Airport
NSW’s Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is another small step toward its renewable energy goals after the installation of a solar array at Port Macquarie Airport. [Read more…]
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