Posts By Michael Bloch On SolarQuotes

Australian Solar Farms As Wildlife Habitats

UNE solar farm

A researcher at New South Wales’ University of New England (UNE) is delving into the potential for renewable energy zones to also act as valuable wildlife habitats. [Read more…]

Solar Panels In U.S. Commerce Department’s Crosshairs Again

US Commerce Department solar panel inquiry

For a government that says it’s eager to hugely expand solar capacity and really tackle climate change, the Biden Administration is doing some pretty weird stuff. [Read more…]

Yet Another Yallourn Power Station Incident

Yallourn Power Station

There’s been a fire at Victoria’s Yallourn Power Station, but thankfully renewables (and the brilliant efforts of firies of course) helped save the day. [Read more…]

Federal Budget Fails On Renewables And Climate

Federal Budget 2022-23 - renewables and climate

The smattering of new cash for renewables and the lack of real action on climate change in last night’s Federal Budget have been criticised. [Read more…]

Queensland Reforms To Better Back Homeowner Solar Rights

Queensland homeowner solar power rights

A bill introduced to Queensland’s Parliament yesterday seeks to reinforce the rights of homeowners in the state to install solar panels. [Read more…]

Bowen’s Battery Bonanza Bandwagon Rolls On

Chris Bowen and community batteries

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen is continuing his community battery pledging spree. [Read more…]

Solar Panel And Inverter Serial Number Ledger Kicks In Friday

solar panel and inverter ledger

Another set of tools to help maintain and enhance the integrity of Australia’s Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) are about to become mandatory. [Read more…]

Solar Industry Urged To Mobilise Support For Ukraine

Solar power in Ukraine

As Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the impact on the nation’s renewable energy sector increases – and a call for help has gone out. [Read more…]

Solar Cash For QLD Community Groups Up For Grabs

Community solar grants in Queensland

Grants of up to $50,000 for community-based action on climate change provide an opportunity for the installation of solar power systems and battery storage at community facilities in Queensland. [Read more…]

Australian Solar Prices: March 2022 Update

Australian solar prices - March 2022

Discover how much Australians were paying for solar power systems during February in the latest SQ Australian Solar Price Report. [Read more…]

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