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Kiwi Startup Readies Three-Phase Power Balancer For Market

September 28, 2021 2021-09-28T15:01:31 by Richard Chirgwin 15 Comments

Red Phase Technology Three-Phase Power Balancer

Compared to Australia, New Zealand is a mere beginner in the adoption of household solar power – while Australia had 2.68 million installations at the end of 2020 (source: CSIRO), New Zealand had just 33,771 solar installations at the end of July 2021 (source: Electricity Authority).

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Smoky Creek Solar Power Station Update

September 28, 2021 2021-09-28T08:06:50 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Edify Energy’s proposed Smoky Creek Solar Power Station in Queensland has been on the board for quite a while – what’s happening with this big solar project?

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Coal, COVID And Canavan

September 28, 2021 2024-09-05T10:00:12 by Michael Bloch 4 Comments

Senator Matt Canavan - net zero emissions

As grim acceptance among the Coalition of having to lift their game on climate change grows, so too have the rumblings from some members about the prying of coal out of cold, dead hands.

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Big Trouble For Bad Installers As Clean Energy Regulator Shows Its Teeth

September 27, 2021 2021-09-27T12:41:48 by Ronald Brakels 3 Comments

Last week the Clean Energy Regulator held an online information session titled, “Update on the Integrity Review of the Rooftop Solar PV Sector.” It outlined major changes aimed at kicking crap solar installers out of the industry.

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Wangaratta Hospital Switches On To Solar Energy Savings

September 27, 2021 2021-09-27T08:06:12 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

Victoria’s Wangaratta Private Hospital is expecting a pretty rapid payback on its shiny new solar power system.

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Suncorp Rewarding Solar System Owners

September 27, 2021 2021-09-27T06:20:26 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Existing Suncorp Bank home loan customers with a solar power system or who have one installed by the end of this year could be eligible for $500 from the bank.

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More Grants For Solar Panel And Battery Recycling/Reuse

September 24, 2021 2021-09-24T05:45:51 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

A new round of NSW Government grants for innovative projects reusing and managing solar panel and battery waste kicked off yesterday.

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Tesla Big Battery Court Battle Begins

September 23, 2021 2021-09-23T08:14:14 by Michael Bloch 3 Comments

Tesla Big Battery - Hornsdale Power Reserve

The Australian Energy Regulator has commenced action in the Federal Court against Hornsdale Power Reserve over what it says were breaches of the National Electricity Rules.

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