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Westpac Gets Behind Victoria’s Rangebank Big Battery

Victoria's Rangebank big battery

Australian “Big 4” bank Westpac announced yesterday it’s one of the lead financiers for the delivery of Victoria’s huge Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

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Griffith University Racking Up More Solar Panels

Griffith University Logan campus solar panels

Griffith University is continuing on its sustainability journey with the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of five Logan campus buildings – and there will be more to come.

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Zero Solar Export Limit Crackdown On The Horizon

Rules on zero export limits for solar power systems

The Australian Energy Regulator has released its final say on the imposition of static zero export limits on grid-connected solar power systems.

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*Another* Tesla Powerwall Price Drop In Australia

April 2023 Powerwall price reduction

A nice surprise for Australian home battery buyers hankering after a Powerwall – Tesla has announced another price reduction; and it’s not just a token amount.

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Plibersek Spruiks Australia’s Renewables Superpower Potential

Tanya Plibersek - renewable energy

Australia’s Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek spent part of her Easter Break spruiking the Albanese Government’s progress on renewable energy.

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Liddell Power Station: The End Is (Really) Nigh

Liddell Power Station

First switched on back in 1971, coal- fired clunker Liddell Power Station will very soon be switched off for good. So, what impact will this have on electricity prices? Will there be blackouts?

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The Pleasures & Sorrows Of Tesla’s Powerwall: An Installer’s Perspective

Tesla Powerwall 2 - installer perspective

SolarQuotes has sometimes faced accusations of lacking independence, with critics suggesting Tesla must be footing the bill for our positive coverage of the Powerwall. We’ve also been accused of rigging Tesla’s gold medal in our 2023 Installers’ Choice Awards.

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Bridgestone’s Solar Powered, Greener Tyre 

Bridgestone greener tyre production

Bridgestone Americas has announced production of demonstration tyres for EV SUVs and crossovers made with 75% recycled and renewable materials – and solar power also plays a role.

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Queensland’s Home EV Charger Gotcha

Dedicated EV charger

Queensland EV owners looking to install a hard-wired charger on their homes need to be aware of a significant gotcha in the state’s electricity connection rules.

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CCWA Warns On WA Critical Minerals Mining Rush

Critical minerals mining - Western Australia

New sites for mining critical minerals crucial to the clean energy revolution will have to go somewhere, but they cannot go anywhere says the Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA).

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