Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

SEIA : Impact Of Trump Solar Tariffs “Devastating”

The introduction of tariffs on imported solar panels and cells in the USA has resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new private sector investment says a solar industry trade association. [Read more…]

Green Light For West Wyalong Solar Farm

West Wyalong Solar Farm

The NSW Government has approved development of a $135 million solar power + battery storage project in the state’s Central West region. [Read more…]

The Victorian Town Running (Mostly) On Off-Grid Solar Power

Licola - Off Grid Solar Power

The tiny town of Licola has switched from a reliance on dirty diesel power to clean solar energy for the majority of its electricity needs. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – December 2019

auSSII Australian solar power report - December 2019

This month’s auSSII report indicates November saw an uptick in the proportion of Australians getting quotes for solar power wanting to purchase a system immediately. [Read more…]

Survey Indicates Strong Support For Australian Carbon Dividend Plan

Australian Carbon Dividend Plan (ACDP)

A UNSW Sydney community survey indicates strong support for a plan to tax carbon emissions, with the proceeds redistributed to Australians. But there may be a sting in its tail for renewables. [Read more…]

Noosa Shire Council Flexing Its Solar Muscle

eArche solar panels - Noosaville Library

Image: Noosa Shire Council

Literally demonstrating how flexible PV technology can be, Noosa Shire Council’s latest solar installation is based on flexible solar panels. [Read more…]

Movement On Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Lofty Solar Goals

Port Macquarie-Hastings solar energy

New South Wales’ Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is about to really get cracking on its goal of 100% solar power by 2027. [Read more…]

Calamvale Central Shopping Centre Getting Solar For Xmas

Calamvale Central Shopping Centre

Installation of an 850kW solar power system at Calamvale Central Shopping Centre in Brisbane’s south is under way and should be completed by Xmas. [Read more…]

Solar Power Could Reach Tipping Point In Nillumbik Shire

Nillumbik Shire solar farm

… quite literally. Victoria’s Nillumbik Shire Council is proposing to develop a solar farm on a former landfill site. [Read more…]

Distributed Energy Resources Register Rollout Delayed

Distributed Energy Resources Register

Australia’s shiny new Distributed Energy Resources Register is having some technical problems, delaying implementation. [Read more…]

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