Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

More Sunny Days Ahead For Home Solar Power In Victoria

Andrews Labor Govvernment and solar power

Image: Daniel Andrews | Via Facebook

With Labor to remain at the helm in Victoria, it now has solar power and other renewable energy commitments to make good on. [Read more…]

TAFE SA To Train Sonnen Battery Installers

Sonnen battery installation training

TAFE SA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with German battery maker Sonnen to be the preferred accredited training partner of Sonnen solar battery installers. [Read more…]

Study: NSW Coal Power To Kill Thousands

NSW Coal Power Kills

A new report claims air pollution created by coal-fired power stations in New South Wales causes hundreds of premature deaths in the state every year. [Read more…]

Tasmania Solar Feed-In Tariff Review Completed

Tasmania solar feed in tariff review

The results of the Tasmanian Government’s review of the state’s solar feed-in tariffs will be of particular interest to those still on the generous 1:1 premium Transitional FiT. [Read more…]

“World-First” Energy Storage System At Monash University Operational

RedT hybrid energy storage
A 1 MWh vanadium flow / lithium-ion hybrid energy storage system is now operational at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne. [Read more…]

Green Light For 1.5GW Solar + 500MW Battery Storage Project In Queensland

Sunshine Energy solar + battery project

A development application for a 1,500MW solar farm boasting 500MW of battery storage1 has been given the go-ahead by Queensland’s Somerset Council. [Read more…]

Eguana Technologies Joins SA Home Battery Scheme

Eguana Technologies Evolve battery system

Solar battery manufacturer Eguana Technologies is setting up shop in South Australia and has been approved for the state’s Home Battery Scheme. [Read more…]

CO2 Emissions Reduction Vs. Reducing Energy Bills – Poll Results

Energy priority views in Australia - Poll

Image: Old El Paso

Recently published poll results indicate addressing energy pricing is considered a more important priority by Australians than reducing carbon emissions. [Read more…]

Plan To Make Export And Burning Of Thermal Coal Illegal In Australia

Australian coal ban

The Australian Greens are to introduce a bill that if passed would make it unlawful to dig, burn or ship thermal coal after 2030. [Read more…]

Queensland Solar Battery Grant/Loan Scheme Starts Today

While the QLD Government says its battery and solar + storage grants and loans are the next wave in the state’s renewable energy revolution, its effect will be more of a ripple. [Read more…]

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