While the cost of installing a home solar power system remained well above $1 a watt in February on average in Australia, the value in having solar panels installed is only getting better. [Read more…]
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QLD Coal Power: The Callide Curse Continues
Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own. [Read more…]
When Switchboard Upgrades Are Crucial To Getting Solar (A Pictorial Guide)
My eternal shame is that I couldn’t save this piece of hand-painted switchboard craftsmanship from a demolition crew.
At SolarQuotes, we’re often asked about peripherals that aren’t as cool as the glass on your roof or the monitoring app you can show off at someone else’s barbecue. [Read more…]
Looming Power Price Rises Spark Solar Rush
It didn’t take long for news of further electricity bill increases to motivate Australians to get cracking on having solar panels installed. [Read more…]
Another Huge Solar + Storage Project For Toowoomba Region
A development application for solar farm boasting more than 1.7 million solar panels and a big battery was lodged with Queensland’s Toowoomba Regional Council last week. [Read more…]
Draft Electricity Price Decisions Bring Grim News
Power bills look set to jump yet again for millions of Australian households and small businesses already reeling from the ongoing cost-of-living battle. [Read more…]
Amber Electric Review: My First Six Months
Six months ago, I retrofitted a SolarEdge Energy Bank battery to my 6.6kW solar system.
Finn encouraged me to join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to add depth to my battery ownership experience. I chose Amber Electric’s ‘Amber for Batteries’. [Read more…]
Households And Businesses Brace For Energy Regulator Decision
An Australian Energy Regulator draft decision setting the scene for electricity prices in several states should be published very soon. And the news isn’t likely to be good. [Read more…]
Australian Rooftop Solar Power’s Rise Astounding, But..
Various headlines popping up around the place yesterday (and into today) might lead some to think the end of coal power in Australia is imminent. The enthusiasm for solar energy is great, but this isn’t quite the case. [Read more…]
Kingaroy Solar Farm Controversy Continues
Local media and a councillor were not amused when they rocked up to an inauguration event at Kingaroy Solar Farm in Queensland, only to be turned away. But there’s more to the story. [Read more…]
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