UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged members of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action to keep pushing for a green COVID-19 recovery.
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Vales Point Power Station Pollution Fine “Chump Change”
Less than a week after being tapped for a Federal Government grant, a fine has been issued for waste and pollution offences at Vales Point Power Station in New South Wales.
[Continue reading…]Electricity Meter Upgrade Complaints Drop In South Australia
South Australia’s Energy & Water Ombudsman handled fewer complaints in 2019-20; including regarding issues relating to meter upgrades for solar power system installations.
[Continue reading…]New SA Inverter Rules Add $165 To Price Of SolarEdge Systems
On Thursday at 3:58 pm I was invited to a SolarEdge webinar that started at 4:00 pm. I was glad to get the invite, but the lack of notice meant I missed out on the first 5 minutes because I didn’t have time to set up my laptop/internet properly beforehand. This was very appropriate because […]
[Continue reading…]Trump Seeks To Expand And Boost Solar Tariff
U.S President Donald Trump wants to up punitive tariffs on imported solar panels and cells next year – blaming bifacial modules.
[Continue reading…]Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – October 2020
A greater proportion of Australians using the SolarQuotes service were interested in installing bigger PV systems last month, and getting their solar panels installed sooner.
[Continue reading…]Solar Company Fined For Fake Reviews
A solar installation company has been whacked with a fine of $6,000 for publishing fake testimonials on its website.
[Continue reading…]Scania Tinkering With Solar Truck Trailers
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania says it will develop a trailer clad in solar cells to help power a plug-in hybrid truck.
[Continue reading…]Another Rooftop Solar DC Isolator Up In Smoke
A problem child of solar installations – rooftop DC isolators – are continuing to demonstrate why they should no longer be required.
[Continue reading…]TAI Goes Into Bat For Australian Solar Households
The Australia Institute (TAI) has said proposed rule changes that would allow electricity distribution networks to charge households with solar PV for exporting electricity would be unfair unless they were also being paid fair revenue for the benefits they provide.
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