A major solar power project to be constructed near Gladstone in Queensland seems to be getting the tick of approval from locals. [Read more…]
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Sunshine Coast Solar Farm A 2018 National Federation Awards Winner
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Solar Farm was announced the winner of the Environmental Leadership and Sustainability category at the National Federation Awards last Thursday. [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…]
Sun Metals’ Solar Farm Officially Opened
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officially opened the Sun Metals Solar Farm on Tuesday, a huge facility incorporating more than 1.3 million solar panels. [Read more…]
ACCC Peddles Solar Subsidy Axing To Nationals, Liberals Next
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The ACCC’s Rod Sims yesterday briefed National Party MPs on a suite of recommendations on electricity affordability, including the premature axing of Australia’s solar subsidy. [Read more…]
NEG – COAG Energy Council Meeting Outcome
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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…]
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…]
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