Victoria’s Bass Coast Shire Council is encouraging residents to contribute to the development of a climate action plan for the community.
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2019 A Great Year For Renewables In Australia
While it wasn’t without its challenges, two reports released this week paint a very rosy picture of how renewable energy fared in Australia last year.
[Continue reading…]Eurobodalla Shire Council: Solar A Safe Bet
New South Wales’ Eurobodalla Shire Council recently sang the praises of residential and commercial solar power – and it has the experience under its belt to do so.
[Continue reading…]Idiots Insisting “Over 20% Renewables Is Impossible” Go Into Hiding. Won’t Be Missed.
I was talking to Finn on Sunday — electronically because computer viruses are less of a threat than biological ones these days — and I mentioned South Australia was producing much more electricity from renewables than it was consuming and that the surplus was being exported to Victoria. There’s nothing unusual about this, especially on […]
[Continue reading…]Door-To-Door Solar Sales Warning From CEC
Door-to-door sales haven’t been a good look for Australia’s home solar energy sector at the best of times. In the current situation, the practice would be just plain dumb.
[Continue reading…]Solar Boosting Community Safety In Douglas Shire
It looks like Queensland’s Douglas Shire Council put its Safer Communities grant money to good use – and solar power features in its purchases.
[Continue reading…]Is Solar Panel Optimisation Worth It?
Solar string inverters, micro-inverters and power optimizers. What’s the best choice? Finn offers his point of view in this video (transcript included).
[Continue reading…]Raw Deal For New NT Solar Owners And Installers
The Northern Territory’s distinction as having the hands-down best solar feed in tariff has been lost for new system owners. Installing solar will still be worth it, but payback will be significantly extended.
[Continue reading…]Will SA’s “Solar Sponge” Tariff Make ‘Batteries Without Solar’ Worthwhile?
Update 9th April 2020: South Australia Power Networks has informed us the Solar Sponge tariff is available now for people with smart meters, but very few electricity retailers are offering it.1 It was to become standard on the 1st of July, but this may be delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In October 2019 South […]
[Continue reading…]Making Going Solar A COVID-19-Free Experience
In among all the challenges of late, some good news is arranging the purchase of a solar power system and having it installed doesn’t require you to be in close physical contact with anyone – social distancing can be observed.
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