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Central Coast Council Charging Ahead With Electric Cars

Electric vehicles - Central Coast Council

NSW’s Central Coast Council is putting the the pedal to the metal in acquiring battery and hybrid electric vehicles – with more to come.

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More Victorian Community Power Hubs Energised

Community Power Hubs - Victoria

16 solar energy projects will be delivered before the end of this year by Community Power Hubs supported by the Victorian Government.

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What Makes A Great Solar Power Installation?

Solar installation video and transcript

What separates a great solar power system installation from a crappy one – even if exactly the same panels and inverter are used in both? Watch a “gold-standard” installation performed from start to finish (transcript included).

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CEFC Invests In Solar Power Assisted Plastic Recycling Facility

CEFC recycling investment

https://www.cefc.com.au/annual-report-2021/performance/australian-recycling-investment-fund/ A facility under construction in Albury-Wodonga that will recycle the equivalent of an estimated one billion plastic bottles a year has gained support from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.

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Dubbo Council’s Solar Power Rollout Under Way

Dubbo Regional Council - solar panels

Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia.

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WA’s First Regional Climate Alliances Named

WA regional climate alliances

A McGowan government program encouraging regional local governments in Western Australia to partner up on addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has kicked off.

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The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6

SolarQuotes TV Episode 6

This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV […]

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Another Bayswater Power Station Pollution Penalty

Bayswater Power Station

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined AGL Macquarie Pty Limited for an “alleged” water pollution offence at Bayswater Power Station – again.

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Silicon Price Hike Increases Solar Panel Production Cost By Around $34

Silicon price increase

Ninety-eight percent of the world’s solar cells are made from silicon.  This is thanks to its suitability as a PV material and its low cost compared to alternatives.  While the price of solar silicon has its ups and downs, the overall trend has been downwards.  It reached a record low in June 2020.  After taking […]

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New Energy Rating Labels For Air Conditioners Are Brilliant

Air conditioner energy rating labels - Australia

The most energy-efficient and cost-effective way to heat your home is to use your reverse-cycle air conditioner.  Even the least efficient aircon uses far less energy than electric resistance heating.  But buying the least efficient air conditioner is a bad idea.  You’ll be better off with a highly efficient one — or at least the […]

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