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At the COAG Energy Council Meeting on Friday, the Federal Government was told to get its act together on the National Energy Guarantee if it is to have any hope of getting it over the line. [Read more…]
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Solar Owner’s Legal Battle With Developer Continues
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Pauline Tyler has won a legal battle, but not the war against a developer that took her to Queensland’s Supreme Court over her home’s solar panel installation. [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!”
Chaff Mill Solar + Battery Storage Project Update
The community feedback period relating to the development application for Chaff Mill Solar Farm in South Australia’s mid-north, which will incorporate battery storage, closes this Friday. [Read more…]
Cubbie Solar Project EPC Contractor Announced
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It won’t do anything about its controversial water use, but a large-scale solar power station at Cubbie Station will significantly reduce the cotton operation’s electricity consumption. [Read more…]
2/3 Of Australians Agree More Renewables Will Slash Electricity Prices
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In the battle for hearts and minds of Australians with regard to the nation’s energy future, renewables are still the victor according to the results of a recent Reachtel Poll. [Read more…]
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Exceeds Savings Expectations
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council is more than happy with the first 12 months’ performance of its 15MW solar farm – benefiting from electricity savings beyond forecasts. [Read more…]
June A Bumper Month For Small Scale Solar In Australia
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June was another busy period for the Australian rooftop solar installation sector, but not quite as hectic as May. [Read more…]
The ACCC Wants To Lower Electricity Prices Even If It Kills You
Ending the “Solar Rebate” will save households $18 per year and kill people. Nice one ACCC.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, or ACCC, published a report last Wednesday titled Restoring electricity affordability and Australia’s competitive advantage. Michael alerted people about it here and wrote more here. The opening lines of the report don’t pull any punches and begins with: [Read more…]
NEWSFLASH: ACCC Wants Solar Subsidy Axed
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Solar supporters are in shock after an ACCC report published this morning recommended Australia’s small-scale renewable energy scheme should be wound down and abolished by 2021. [Read more…]
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