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What Licences Are Needed To Sell Solar in Australia?

October 28, 2019 2021-04-07T15:28:44 by 25 Comments
Licenses needed to sell solar in Australia

Is your company licensed to sell solar power in all the states & territories it operates in? Are you sure?

Note: When I say ‘selling solar’ I mean selling residential solar systems including installation. 

At SolarQuotes, we constantly get applications from solar companies across Australia hoping to join our network.

Today we received a promising application from New South Wales. It was a 3 month-old company, founded by two experienced installers. The installers had been operating as sole traders for many years and had decided to take the next step: forming a company. They had a website up and running and were out selling and installing solar, trading as the new company. They appeared to have lots of happy customers.

But I quickly spotted a showstopper of a problem with their application… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Solar Installation

The 2019 All-Energy Conference In Melbourne — A Quick Overview

October 28, 2019 2025-06-04T14:49:17 by 27 Comments
2019 All Energy Conference

Ronald went to the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference in Melbourne. Here’s what he stumbled across.

I just got back from the 2019 All Energy Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne.1  While there I also snuck across to the the Energy Efficiency Expo next door.  Over the next couple of weeks I’ll write a few articles on what I learned, but for now I’ll just go over some highlights and show some pictures… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Solar Innovations

Check Out A Solar Farm In October

October 11, 2019 2019-10-11T05:20:20 by Leave a Comment
Solar farms open day

Image: Edify Energy

If you’ve always wanted to take a look around a solar farm, towards the end of October may offer you an opportunity to do so. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

(Slightly) Cheaper Electricity Network Charges Ahead For South Australians

October 9, 2019 2019-10-09T06:37:46 by 1 Comment

SA Power Networks - SAPN

A draft decision by the Australian Energy Regulator would see a reduction in network distribution charges whacked on South Australians’ electricity bills next financial year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

Another Step Towards Townsville’s Battery “Gigafactory”

October 3, 2019 2019-10-03T07:01:02 by 1 Comment

Townsville battery factory

Magnis Energy Technologies has announced the finalised Townsville Battery Manufacturing Plant Feasibility Study has been submitted to the Queensland Government. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 32 – Days Of Wine And Panels

October 1, 2019 2019-10-01T06:42:25 by 1 Comment

Finn and Ronald discuss battery fails, AusNet forcing new solar households onto ToU, hydrogen hype, LG’s new AC solar panel and more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

Somerset Regional Council Cranking Up Solar Deployment

September 30, 2019 2024-10-03T09:50:07 by Leave a Comment

Queensland’s Somerset Regional Council is embracing solar power and will expand its capacity significantly in the near future. [Read more…]

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QLD Solar For Rentals Bit Of A Fizzer?

September 30, 2019 2023-07-09T09:11:55 by 1 Comment
Solar power for renters in Queensland

Image: MrRick

The Queensland Government’s Solar For Rentals trial for the private market kicked off in March this year. Uptake to the end of the financial year was less than stellar. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

Victoria Bitter Spruiks Its Solar Energy Street Cred

September 16, 2019 2019-09-16T07:49:55 by 1 Comment

Victoria Bitter - solar power

Carlton United Breweries (CUB) brand Victoria Bitter has launched a TV commercial highlighting its use of solar power – but the leadup was somewhat a misfire. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News

How To Maximise Electricity Bill Savings With Solar Power

September 16, 2019 2019-09-16T06:36:38 by 7 Comments

If you’ve installed solar panels – congratulations! Here’s what Finn advises you do next to make the most of your solar power system so you’ll end up with the lowest possible electricity bills. [Read more…]

Filed Under: General Solar & Storage News
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