Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Community Energy Efficiency and Solar Power Grants Still Available

Community grants for solar energy

A federal community energy efficiency grants program has been very popular – so interested community groups will need to get their skates on. [Read more…]

Shell Pledges Net Zero Emissions

Shell - net zero emissions

Has fossil fuel goliath Shell had a real road to Damascus moment? The company says it plans to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. [Read more…]

City Of Ryde Shooting For 100% Renewables

Renewable energy in Ryde

Sydney’s City of Ryde has committed to 100 percent renewable energy for Council’s electricity requirements by 2030. [Read more…]

Another Good Reason To Go Solar Now: STC Value

Solar rebate and STC value

There’s been an interesting turn of events relating to the mechanism that forms the basis of Australia’s solar power subsidy. [Read more…]

400MW Stubbo Solar Farm Project Progress

Stubbo solar farm proposed site

The scoping report has been submitted for a proposed major solar energy facility in New South Wales’ Mid-Western Regional Council local government area. [Read more…]

Patent Wars: Solaria Vs. Canadian Solar

Solaria vs. Canadian Solar

Solar panel manufacturer Solaria filed suit against Canadian Solar late last month over alleged patent infringement – and now the latter has had its say. [Read more…]

COVID-19’s Impact On Australian Rooftop Solar

Coronavirus COVID-19 and Australian rooftop solar

Like many other businesses, Australian solar installers have been feeling the pinch of COVID-19. But we’re seeing early signs of what may be some recovery. [Read more…]

Worker Accommodation Sites For Wellington Big Solar Projects Identified

Solar worker

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Dubbo Regional Council has been scouting for suitable sites in the Wellington area to house solar farm construction workers – and their wallets. [Read more…]

Patent Wars – Hanwha Q Cells Vs. JinkoSolar Update

Hanwha Q Cells solar patent complaints

Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar has reported “favourable” developments in its solar technology patent battles with South Korea’s Hanwha QCells. [Read more…]

A Rush On Solar In The Northern Territory

Solar panels in the Northern Territory

A brief reprieve on changes to the Northern Territory’s solar feed in tariff for some new systems has seen a rush these past few days. But what next for NT solar installers? [Read more…]

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