The Committee of Management of Winton Wetlands in Victoria is calling for expressions of interest from companies to build and operate a proposed large-scale solar farm on part of the site. [Read more…]
Horizon Power To Allow More Solar Installations In Regional Western Australia
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Western Australia’s government has announced more households and businesses in regional WA will have the opportunity to install rooftop solar panels. [Read more…]
New CEC Solar Install And Supervise Guidelines Kick In Soon
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The Clean Energy Council’s Grid-Connected Solar PV Systems: Install and Supervise Guidelines for Accredited Installers – Version 13 come into play from the beginning of July. [Read more…]
Clean Energy Regulator Wants To Change (Some) Solar Postcode Zones
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is requesting feedback on its proposed changes to solar postcode zones, which will impact the amount of solar rebate available in some locations. [Read more…]
Get Ready For Victoria’s Solar Power Rebate .. Err, Subsidy – Round Two
The Victorian Government is warming up its Solar Homes Package engine – and households in Victoria wanting to take advantage of the generous rebate (now a subsidy) should do too. [Read more…]
Victoria’s Coal Fired Clunkers NEM’s Most Unreliable
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Coal power in Victoria accounts for approximately 13% of the National Electricity Market’s gas and coal capacity, but 32% of its gas and coal breakdowns says The Australia Institute (TAI). [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 19 – It’s Payback Time
Finn and Ronald discuss simple payback times for solar power in Australia in 2019, the latest goss on Tesla Solar Roof, Canadian Solar’s warranty boost and more. [Read more…]
Continuing Push For Rooftop DC Isolator Requirement Review
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There is a growing call for an end to the very unpopular rooftop isolator requirement for solar power system installations in Australia. [Read more…]
Greater Shepparton City Council Reaping The Benefits Of Solar Energy
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Victoria’s Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased with the performance to date of its most recent solar energy installations. [Read more…]
Coal, Gas, Nuclear – What A Fracked Up Week In Australia
Adani’s coal mine another step closer, fracking to kick off in the NT (WA soon too?) and our energy minister hasn’t shut the door on nuclear power. Thank <insert choice of deity here> it’s Friday. [Read more…]
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