A pioneering solar garden initiative in Australia geared towards renters and apartment-dwellers has expanded its potential “gardener” pool to several other states.
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Green Light For New Zealand’s Tauhei Solar Farm
It’s taken just 70 working days for an application to build a solar farm in Waikato to be given an important thumbs up to proceed (with conditions).
[Continue reading…]Tasmanian Energy Saver Loan Scheme Slammed
Tasmania’s Government has confirmed the finance partner and program provider for its Energy Saver Loan Scheme – but not everyone is impressed.
[Continue reading…]Community Solar For South Hobart Tip?
A City of Hobart Councillor wants to see a solar farm established at the local tip site, for the benefit of Council and renters.
[Continue reading…]Australians Edgy About Climate Change Impacts
A 34-country survey for the World Economic Forum (WEF) found a significant amount of pessimism on the impacts of climate change, both here and abroad.
[Continue reading…]The One Question You MUST Ask Any Solar Installer (+ 6 Other Solar Buying Mistakes)
You may have read Finn’s original ‘7-mistakes’ article, followed by ex WA-installer Kim’s take and SA Installer Chris’s version. Now here are the biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make buying solar during my years on and off the roofs of South Australia:
[Continue reading…]Solar Backpacks Tracking Critically Endangered Australian Birds
The habits of one of Australia’s rarest birds are being tracked with the assistance of tiny solar powered “backpacks”.
[Continue reading…](Some) Solar Installers Still Behaving Badly: NSW And WA
Several NSW solar sparkies have lost their licences and in WA, search warrants were executed last week in an investigation into potential solar STC fraud.
[Continue reading…]ACT Expands Home Energy Support Program
As well as a rebate for solar power systems, eligible low-income households in the ACT can now also get a significant rebate on selected energy-efficient appliances.
[Continue reading…]My Shed Is 75+ Metres Away, Can I Put Solar Panels On It?
Top tips for installing solar on your man-cave. Or lady-lair. So there’s a shed at your place that seems ideal for solar panels, but it’s well down the back of the block. Can you install solar panels on it, and if so, how much?
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