SolarQuotes founder and author of the Good Solar Guide Finn Peacock joined Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Radio Adelaide’s Afternoons program yesterday to discuss the South Australian Government’s battery subsidy. [Read more…]
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SA Battery Rebate Buzz – ABC Radio Adelaide Discussion
SA Battery Rebate: Examining The Scant Details Released So Far

Battery Subsidy Scheme Outline Released By South Australian Government Is Short On Details
As part of their election campaign the the South Australian Liberal Party promised to provide a $100 million home battery subsidy. Five months after victory they have released information outlining the subsidy scheme that will: [Read more…]
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – September 2018
There was heightened interest in installing solar panels in August, driven primarily by the announcement of Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate. [Read more…]
South Australian Budget 2018/19 – Energy
South Australia’s State Budget 2018-19 has delivered on SA Liberal’s election commitment to sink a big chunk of change in establishing its Home Battery Scheme. [Read more…]
Victoria Solar Rebate Update — Get Your Fresh Details Here!

Victoria’s Solar Rebate Update — Get Your Fresh Details Here While They’re Hot!
Victoria’s Solar Homes rebate program was announced on Sunday and this article I wrote on it was published yesterday. Since then fresh information has come to light on the State Government’s Solar Victoria site. This article covers what’s new including details on a $1,000 solar hot water rebate. [Read more…]
Death Match: Origin Solar Flex Leasing Vs. Buying Your Own System

Solar power for $0 upfront sounds tempting. But is it a good deal?
This is Thunderdome.
Two methods of putting solar on your roof enter.
One method leaves.
Today’s deathmatch is between Origin Energy’s Solar Flex leasing agreement and Private Ownership! [Read more…]
Is AGL’s ‘Solar Savers’ 20c Feed-In Tariff A Good Deal?

AGL’s 20 cent feed-in tariff could be a good deal for efficient homes with over 5 kilowatts of inverter capacity.
If I were to ask:
“Would you like a 20 cent feed-in tariff for the electricity your solar system sends into the grid?”
Chances are at least some of you would reply:
“A whole 20 cents? That’s more than what I’m getting now, so yeah, baby! Yeah!”
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…]
$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…]
ESCO Pacific Takes Solar Farm Decision To VCAT
Rural City of Wangaratta Council have been unable to arrive at a decision on whether to green-light Glenrowan Solar Farm, so the developer has taken the application to VCAT. [Read more…]
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