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SA’s Walkerville Council Saving A Bundle With Solar

Town of Walkerville solar installation

Adelaide’s Walkerville Council looks set to achieve rapid payback on a solar power project. [Read more…]

Solar Farms Do More Than Just Generate Clean Energy

Community benefits from solar farms

Beyond the clean electricity, jobs and associated economic activity, many solar farm projects provide other positive and ongoing benefits in their local communities. [Read more…]

Grattan: How To End Petrol And Diesel Car Sales By 2035 

Zero emissions vehicles - Grattan Institute

Sales of new petrol and diesel cars should be phased out in Australia by 2035 says the Grattan Institute – and it has recommendations to help make it happen. [Read more…]

Heritage Bank Switches HQ To Renewables

Heritage Bank - GreenPowerHeritage Bank announced on Friday its Head Office building in Toowoomba, Queensland is now running on 100% renewable energy. [Read more…]

Sydney Solar Installations On Hold

Sydney solar installations - COVID-19

Like many other trades, solar installers in Sydney will need to down their tools for a couple of weeks at this point due to the COVID-19 situation. [Read more…]

Don’t Panic: SA Homes Can Remain On Flat Tariff When Getting Solar

South Australia solar power - electricity tariffs

SA homes are not required to have a time-of-use retail electricity tariff when getting solar

Last week I heard from a South Australian concerned they’d be forced onto a time-of-use tariff after installing solar panels. 

Since this was at the start of the new financial year, my initial response was, “Oh god!  What are the electricity retailers doing now?”

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Risen Energy Proposes Solar Farm For Wagga

North Wagga solar

Solar manufacturer and developer Risen Energy has formally signalled its intention to construct a small solar farm in North Wagga, New South Wales. [Read more…]

Central Coast Council Charging Ahead With Electric Cars

Electric vehicles - Central Coast Council

NSW’s Central Coast Council is putting the the pedal to the metal in acquiring battery and hybrid electric vehicles – with more to come. [Read more…]

Dubbo Council’s Solar Power Rollout Under Way

Dubbo Regional Council - solar panels

Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia. [Read more…]

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…]

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