Pressure is mounting on the Victorian Government to take action on the Solar Homes PV rebate shemozzle; but Premier Daniel Andrews and Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio are yet to publicly comment on the unfolding disaster.
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From Disused Office Complex To Seniors’ Village With Solar Power
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation announced yesterday it is investing in a seniors’ living project in Canberra with a focus on sustainability.
[Continue reading…]Vicinity Centres Announces Net Zero Carbon Target
Vicinity Centres has announced a net zero carbon target for its 34 shopping centres across Australia that will be achieved through solar power and energy efficiency.
[Continue reading…]UK’s E.ON Energy: “100% Of Homes, 100% Renewable Electricity”
On Tuesday morning local time, E.ON Energy’s 3.3 million residential customers in the UK woke to the news all their electricity would be “100% renewable” – and at no extra cost.
[Continue reading…]Solar Panel Backsheet Defects Rising Says DuPont PV Reliability Report
On the 19th of June DuPont, the world’s largest chemical company, released their Global PV Reliability 2019 Field Analysis report. It contains disturbing news on the reliability of plastic backsheets used for solar panels.
[Continue reading…]ABB Getting Out Of Solar Inverters
Major solar inverter manufacturer ABB announced yesterday it had signed an agreement with Italian firm FIMER that will see FIMER acquiring ABB’s PV inverter business.
[Continue reading…]Big Solar Near Bunbury, WA – Benger Solar Farm
Solar energy developer South Energy recently held a community information session regarding its proposed Benger Solar Farm project, which is to be located in WA’s Harvey Shire.
[Continue reading…]Decision On Tamworth Solar + Storage Project Nears
A proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Tamworth in New South Wales that will feature battery storage will be discussed at Tamworth Regional Council’s meeting tonight.
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 22 – Dark Days
Finn and Ronald discuss the (avoidable) demise of Victoria’s residential solar industry, what a “cast mono” solar panel is, DIY solar PV diversion for home automation, PPA’s, coal ash and mainstream media getting it wrong again on batteries (again).
[Continue reading…]“Plenty” Of Victorian Solar Rebates Still Available (But Not The Right Type)
While Victoria’s solar power rebates are done and dusted for July, the Andrews Government says there are still plenty available for rental properties, solar hot water and battery systems. It’s not much of a distraction from the crisis unfolding for the state’s residential PV sector.
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