Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – October 2018

auSSII solar report covering September 2018

There’s no slowing Australia’s home solar revolution it seems, with September seeing even more Australians looking to take control of their electricity bills via our service here on SolarQuotes. [Read more…]

Another Record-Breaking Year For Solar Power In Australia

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator estimates 1,600 megawatts (MW) of small scale solar capacity will be installed this year, a 44% jump on 2017. It may wind up being more and even at 1,600MW, it will be another record-breaking year. [Read more…]

Microgrid Funding For Birchip Cropping Group Project

Birchip Cropping Group

Image: Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) Team

A solar + storage microgrid  project to be constructed at Birchip Cropping Group’s (BCG) facility has been provided funding under the Victorian Government’s Microgrid Demonstration Initiative (MDI). [Read more…]

IPART Weighs In On New South Wales Retail Energy Market

Electricity pricing in New South Wales

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NSW’s Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) says energy prices have stabilised in the state, but some households are still paying too much. [Read more…]

New Solar Panels From Winaico Available In Australia Soon

Winaico solar panels

The Australian subsidiary of Taiwan’s largest solar panel manufacturer, Winaico, will unveil new products for the local market today. [Read more…]

Updated Home Battery Recycling Guide Released

Battery recycling guide

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The Clean Energy Council has partnered with the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) to publish an updated Battery Recycling Guide.  [Read more…]

Demolition Of Anglesea Power Station This Week (Again)

Anglesea Power Station

Image: Anglesea Power Station in 2014 | John Englart (Takver), CC BY-SA 4.0

Another crack at demolishing Victoria’s Anglesea Power Station will proceed as planned this week, weather permitting. [Read more…]

Progress On Australia’s Largest Urban Solar Farm

South Fremantle Solar

A proposed solar farm for South Fremantle in Western Australia is continuing to move forward, with Fremantle Council approving the business plan for the project last week. [Read more…]

Australia’s Emissions Report Published (Late Again) – Emissions Up (Again)

Carbon emissions in Australia

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While renewable energy is helping to rein in Australia’s carbon emissions, they are continuing to rise according to a government report. [Read more…]

ACMA Pounces On Lead Generation Company

Solar sales lead sourcing

Recent action by the ACMA against a Victorian lead generation firm also serves as a reminder to Australian solar businesses of the need to take care in sales lead sourcing. [Read more…]

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