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Is Solar Still Worth It – If You Are Single?

February 21, 2022 2022-02-21T16:28:00 by 13 Comments
Going solar when single - is it still worth it?

I’m So Lonely!  Will Solar Panels Fill The Aching Void In My Heart?  And Do I Have To Pay Them Folding Money? If you ask me, “Hey Ronald, should I get solar power?” My answer will be,

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Yarra Ranges Community Solar Rollout Continues

February 21, 2022 2022-06-28T17:10:15 by Leave a Comment
Yarra Ranges community solar

Victoria’s Yarra Ranges Council is forging ahead with solar installations on a bunch of community buildings across its region.

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$1 Billion “Zero Carbon” Precinct For Sydney

February 21, 2022 2022-02-21T05:05:47 by Leave a Comment
Norwest Quarter - Zero Carbon

Real estate developer Mulpha has announced it will build its Norwest Quarter development in Sydney’s Hills District  to operate as a zero carbon retail and residential precinct.

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Eraring Power Station Closure “Bitterly Disappointing” – Taylor

February 18, 2022 2022-02-18T05:03:32 by 15 Comments
Eraring coal power station closure

The writing has been on the wall for a long while. But Federal Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor seemed genuinely shocked by news of yet another early exit of a coal power plant.

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eVTOL Aircraft To Take Off In Western Australia

February 17, 2022 2022-02-17T07:16:33 by Leave a Comment
Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL)

Up to 50 new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft may be flying Western Australian skies, with the first flights as early as 2026.

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Tesla Taps Australia’s Liontown For Lithium Supply

February 17, 2022 2023-12-04T13:59:30 by Leave a Comment
Liontown's Tesla lithium deal

Tesla has joined LG Energy Solution in jumping on board the lithium train to Australia’s Liontown.

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Victoria’s Goulburn-Murray Water Commits To 100% Renewables

February 16, 2022 2022-02-16T07:12:18 by Leave a Comment
Goulburn-Murray Water - renewable energy

Another Australian water utility is turning to renewable energy technologies including solar power to lighten its electricity-related carbon footprint.

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EV Bi-Directional Chargers Will Enable Home Batteries On Wheels

February 16, 2022 2024-09-05T09:14:50 by 8 Comments
Electric car bi-directional chargers

SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock recently chatted with ABC Radio Adelaide’s Sonya Feldhoff about the potential for big home batteries on wheels – electric cars – and the role of bi-directional chargers.

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South Australia’s Switch For Solar Program Expands

February 15, 2022 2022-02-15T07:06:53 by 1 Comment
Switch for Solar - South Australia

SA’s Marshall Government has decided to expand its “Switch for Solar” program, which provides free solar installations for eligible low-income households.

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Helen Haines Tables Cheaper Home  Batteries Bill

February 15, 2022 2024-10-01T14:09:08 by 18 Comments
Dr. Helen Haines - Cheaper Home Batteries Bill 2022

Do cheaper solar batteries sound good to you? You’ll probably like steadfast solar supporter Dr. Helen Haines’ new draft legislation, introduced yesterday.

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