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Electric Hot Water System VPP Trial In South Australia

February 8, 2021 2021-02-08T07:21:54 by Michael Bloch 4 Comments

Solahart electric hot water system VPP trial

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for Rheem’s Active Hot Water Control project in South Australia. The trial involves storing excess solar electricity – both self-generated and from the grid – using thousands of electric hot water systems.

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – February 2021

February 8, 2021 2021-02-08T05:24:02 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

The start of 2021 saw many Australians hit the ground running in getting ready to install an energy bill busting solar power system.

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Queensland Solar For Rentals Rebate Trial Results

February 5, 2021 2021-02-05T05:18:04 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works has revealed some of the outcomes of a trial involving rebates for solar power system installations on private rental properties.

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Glenrowan West Solar Farm Construction Reaches Final Phase

February 4, 2021 2021-02-04T07:14:10 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Victoria’s Glenrowan West Solar Farm has moved into the final phase of construction and is expected to commence commercial operation in March this year.

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Solar Saves Highfields Pioneer Village – Literally

February 4, 2021 2021-02-04T05:57:43 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Solar power is playing a crucial role in helping put Highfields Pioneer Village near Toowoomba in Queensland back on its feet.

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Longi Unveils 66c Hi-MO 4m Solar Panels

February 3, 2021 2021-02-03T09:57:57 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Chinese solar panel manufacturing goliath Longi has added another variant to its Hi-MO 4m line-up – the 66-cell 66c.

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SunPower Maxeon 5 AC Module Available In Australia

February 3, 2021 2025-09-04T10:22:04 by Michael Bloch 2 Comments

Sunpower Maxeon 5 AC with Enphase microinverter

Some good news for Australian AC solar panel fans – the SunPower Maxeon 5 AC Module is now available here.

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PM Commits To Zero Emissions By 2050 With Zero Practical Steps To Achieve It

February 2, 2021 2024-01-25T12:06:21 by Ronald Brakels 23 Comments

Prime Minister Morrison - Australia Zero Emissions

Yesterday at the National Press Club, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the following: “Our goal is to reach net-zero emissions as soon as possible, and preferably by 2050.” My response was, “Thank god for that.” Twenty-nine years to get our emissions down to zero is a lot more time than we should be spending, but […]

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