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AEC Report: Solar Installations Up, Battery Installs Down in 2020

August 10, 2020 2020-08-10T12:50:57 by Leave a Comment
Australian Energy Council Q2 2020 solar report

The Australian Energy Council publishes a report on solar every quarter.  I’ve just read through the latest one. There are only 11 pages of text and graphics, so it’s not too much of an effort if you want to read the whole thing yourself here.  But since we live a world where everyone is as […]

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NSW’s Hawkesbury Council Seeks Input For Net Zero Emissions Strategy

August 10, 2020 2020-08-10T08:01:51 by Leave a Comment
Solar energy and Hawkesbury City Council

Sydney’s Hawkesbury City Council is asking residents for their ideas to help it build on its emissions reduction efforts and become a net-zero emissions organisation.

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Call For Solar Panels And Batteries At All QLD Public Hospitals

August 10, 2020 2020-08-10T06:37:32 by Leave a Comment
Solar energy and Queensland hospitals

Four health and medical associations are calling for solar power and battery systems to be installed at all 122 public hospitals in Queensland.

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Installing Solar Panels In Melbourne Under Stage 4 Restrictions

August 9, 2020 2020-10-19T06:41:53 by Leave a Comment
Solar and Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions in Melbourne

—- UPDATE OCTOBER 19 2020 – As of this morning, solar installations are able to go ahead in Melbourne – learn more. —- VICTORIAN COVID RESTRICTIONS Although solar installations cannot go ahead in metropolitan Melbourne under stage 4 restrictions (except on new builds or uninhabited homes), solar installers are still quoting, designing and getting customers […]

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Gulgong Solar Farm Application Denied

August 7, 2020 2020-08-07T06:31:08 by 1 Comment
Gulgong solar farm development application refused

Development approval for a proposed small utility-scale solar farm to be built near the town of Gulgong in New South Wales has been denied.

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Survey Seeks NSW Strata Owner/Renter Feedback On Solar

August 6, 2020 2024-04-12T10:20:46 by Leave a Comment
Solar power and strata properties in NSW

Strata apartment, townhouse and villa owners, committee members and tenants in NSW have been invited to have their say on barriers to installing sustainability infrastructure including solar panels and battery systems.

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CEFC Backing Solar Powered Fertiliser Production

August 6, 2020 2020-08-06T07:02:17 by 1 Comment
Lake Way Sulphate of Potash project

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation announced yesterday it is investing in a Sulphate of Potash (SOP) project in Western Australia harnessing the energy of the sun.

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First WA Schools VPP Project Participant Named

August 5, 2020 2020-08-05T08:10:12 by Leave a Comment
Western Australia Schools Virtual Power Plant project

The first school has been confirmed for Western Australia’s McGowan Government’s Schools Virtual Power Plant pilot project.

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Climate Council: Just Say No To Narrabri Gas Project

August 5, 2020 2020-08-05T06:41:52 by 6 Comments
Coal seam gas wells

The Climate Council hasn’t minced words in its submission to the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on the Narrabri Gas Project.

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ACT Labor Promise Interest Free Loans For Solar, Batteries, And Heat Pumps

August 4, 2020 2024-10-04T06:36:04 by 4 Comments

ACT Labor will offer interest-free loans for solar power, home batteries, and heat pump hot water systems to Canberra households.  But there is a catch.  This will only happen if they win the election starting on the 28th of September and ending on the 17th of October.

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