Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Geopolitical Consequences Of The Transition To Renewables

Energy transformation report

A recently published report states a new energy age will reshape relations between states and regions around the world. This presents dangers and opportunities for Australia. [Read more…]

REC Boosts Solar Panel Product Warranty

REC solar panels

REC Group announced last week it was providing a significant boost to its TwinPeak and N-Peak solar panel product warranties. [Read more…]

Feedback Invited On Behind The Meter Industry Code Of Conduct

Stakeholders and the public are encouraged to provide feedback a new industry code of conduct being developed to help further protect Australian purchasers of PV and battery systems, along with other “behind-the-meter” products. [Read more…]

Kidston Cranking A Heap Of Solar Electricity Goodness – And Cash

Kidston solar energy project

KS1 after completion | Image: Genex Power

Genex Power has released a revenue update for its 50MW Kidston Solar Project (KS1) in North Queensland, along with some energy generation statistics. [Read more…]

Varta Added To SA Home Battery Scheme

Varta Pulse 6 - solar batteryAnother battery brand has popped up on South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme eligibility list – Germany’s Varta. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Solar Homes Package Boosting Jobs

As well as saving Victorian households a bundle of cash on going solar, the state’s Solar Homes Package rebate scheme is giving local employment a boost too. [Read more…]

Floating Solar Power’s Potential In The USA

Floating solar PV in the USA

Image: NREL

Recently published research from the USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory indicates “floatovoltaics” could make a significant contribution to electricity generation in the country. [Read more…]

Site Works Start On WA Lithium Hydroxide Plant

Lithium mining in Western Australia

Image: Talison Lithium

U.S. headquartered Albemarle Corporation has commenced site works associated with the construction of a lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant in the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area, Western Australia. [Read more…]

Enphase AC Battery Eligible For SA Home Battery Scheme

Enphase AC Battery

Enphase’s home energy storage solution, the AC Battery, has been quietly added as an eligible system under South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – January 2019

auSSII report covering December 2018

Interest in solar power in Australia usually sees a significant decrease in December, but last month saw plenty of Australians with tiny electricity bills on their minds. Australia’s solar installers won’t be getting much of a break in the foreseeable future. [Read more…]

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