Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Mega Enphase Microinverter Installation

Enphase microinverter - solar eneryg

Enphase Energy has announced the largest installation to date in the Asia-Pacific region of its microinverters, and one of the largest globally. [Read more…]

Renewables In Mining : Resistance Is Futile

Solar power in Australia's mining industry

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Using renewables as a major component of an effective energy management program, miners can slash their energy costs by up to 25% in existing operations and 50% in new mines says a Deloitte report released yesterday. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – December 2017

Solar power interest in Australia - November 2017

November proved to be yet another month many Australians were seeking quotes for installing solar power systems as a step towards lower electricity bills. [Read more…]

MoU Seeks To Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption In Australia

Electric vehicle uptake in Australia

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A meeting in Adelaide on Friday saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by seven Australian states, territories and cities with a goal of accelerating the nation’s transition to electric vehicles. [Read more…]

Google Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Target

Wind and solar power - Google

Late last week, Google announced its latest renewable energy purchases brought its wind and solar capacity to more than 3 gigawatts and made good on the company’s commitment to running on 100% renewables. [Read more…]

NT’s Cash Splash On Renewable Energy Research And Development

Renewables research and development

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On Saturday, the Northern Territory’s Government announced $1.5 million in funding for renewable energy research and development projects. [Read more…]

Tesla’s South Australian Big Battery Project “Extraordinary”

Tesla Powerpack Big Battery Project

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The official opening of Tesla’s Powerpack battery project in South Australia demonstrates how rapidly large-scale energy storage can be rolled out says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]

SA’s Resilient Hills & Coasts Community Energy Program RFP Announced

Community Energy Program - South Australia

Six South Australian councils have banded together in an effort to empower local households and businesses to slash their electricity bills and carbon emissions through the use of renewables and energy storage. [Read more…]

As Summer Sizzles, Coal And Gas Power Wilts

Coal fired power station

Extreme heat presents the greatest threat to the security of electricity supply in eastern Australia states a new report published by the Australia Institute. [Read more…]

ABB Inverters Powering Egypt’s First Large-Scale Solar Plant

Solar power - egypt

ABB inverters have been used at Egypt’s first large-scale, grid-connected solar farm – and it looks like they could be in for a particularly tough working life. [Read more…]

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