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Solar Savings Bonanza From August Small Scale PV Installations

Electricity bill savings from solar panels

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The latest Renewable Energy Index from Green Markets indicates rooftop solar panels (small scale systems) installed across Australia last month will deliver $180 million in electricity bill savings over 10 years.

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Go-Ahead For 250MW Western Downs Solar Farm

Western Downs Regional Council has announced approval of another large-scale solar farm in its region – the second to be approved by Council this week.

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Why It Makes Sense To Fill Your Roof With Solar

roof full of solar

Q. How much solar should you install on your roof?

A. As much as you reasonably can.

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22,000 Potential Pumped Hydro Storage Sites Identified Across Australia

pumped hydro storage potential in Australia

Potential pumped hydro sites | Image: Australian National University

Researchers at ANU say 22,000+ potential pumped hydro sites they have identified across Australia represent storage capacity of 67,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh), far more than the nation requires to support a reliable 100% renewable energy based electricity system.

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Ross River Solar Farm Update

Ross River Solar Farm

Initial preparation works are under way at the site of the 148-megawatt Ross River Solar Farm near Townsville in Queensland.

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10 Little Understood Facts About Australian Consumer Law And Solar

 

Australian Consumer Law and Solar

While they are 10 facts and not 10 commandments, Ronald’s beard has been getting pretty Moses like lately

Here at SolarQuotes we’re all about consumers. So I am going to describe 10 features of Australian consumer law that many consumers, not to mention many solar sales companies, installers and hardware manufacturers, are unaware of.

While I am no lawyer, I have read some very thick pamphlets on consumer law and I think I have the general gist of it.  There’s no need to worry about my level of comprehension as I am very literate.  I can read with one arm tied behind my back. [Read more…]

Explainer : Pending QLD 44c Solar Feed In Tariff Legislation Changes

Queensland feed in tariff changes

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Queensland’s Energex has sent an explainer to solar installers about the ramifications of a Bill related to the state’s legacy 44c Feed-in Tariff (FiT), battery systems and array upgrades.

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Conserving Hot Water Gives A Better Return Than Any Diverter, Relay, Or Heat Pump Hot Water System

shower of money

In all the excitement that is solar hot water, simple efficiency often gets forgotten.

I’ve been writing a lot about hot water lately and how to use the energy of the sun to get it.  In fact, I’ve been concentrating on it so much I’ve neglected my other duties and gotten into hot water as a result.  Mind you, this may have all been part of my cunning plan, as I do enjoy a hot spa.  And if it is heated by people’s hot tears of rage and frustration over my failure to do as I have promised, well that’s just me being energy efficient.

Because that’s the kind of guy I am — efficient. [Read more…]

Bundaberg Regional Council Saving Big Bucks With Solar Power

solar electricity savings - Bundaberg, Queensland

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The use of solar power has been so successful for Queensland’s Bundaberg Regional Council, solar panels have become virtually mandatory on any new infrastructure and building upgrades where practical. [Read more…]

SunnySavers – QLD’s Solar On Public Housing Trial Kicking Off

SunnySavers - solar power systems for public houses

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Starting next week, some of up to 2,300 households in Cairns and Rockhampton will be invited to participate in a trial putting solar panels on public housing.

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