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Plug Pulled On Nuclear Power Plant In Switzerland

Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant

Switzerland’s Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant was permanently deactivated a few days ago. It’s the first nuclear reactor in the country to be decommissioned – and there won’t be any more built.

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ACCC Still Wants Early Axing Of Solar Rebate

ACC and the solar rebate

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission appears to be continuing in its advocacy for an end to Australia’s solar rebate sooner rather than later.

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AWS Spruiking New SunMate Solar Diverter

SunMate solar diverter

Update August 2023: AWS have been removed from the SolarQuotes diverter comparison table. It appears as of 16/8/23, AWS’s parent company is in liquidation. —– Australian Wind and Solar (AWS) is readying for the release of its new solar diverter model – the SunMate 3.0.

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What’s Next For Victoria’s Solar Panel Rebate?

Victoria solar rebate - 2020

The last round of Victoria’s solar rebates for PV in 2019 flew out the door this week – here’s what prospective solar buyers in the state can expect from the subsidy program in 2020.

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When SMA Inverters Won’t Talk To Tigo TS4 Optimisers: Tales From The Front Line

sma inverter and Tigo optimisers

Update: see SMA response at end of story. It’s time to chase up another customer experience, courtesy of Sharon, who contacted us because her SMA-Tigo installation turned into a saga.

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House Of Reps Report Supports Nuclear – But Only If Everyone Is Into It

Nuclear power in Australia

Last Friday the House Of Representatives released a report on nuclear energy in Australia.  They said it’s a good idea — provided everyone is cool with it.

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Australia’s Largest Solar Car Park Installation Complete

Solar car park - Elizabeth, Adelaide

Vicinity Centres has announced Australia’s largest car park solar power installation has been completed at Elizabeth City Centre in Adelaide’s north.

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NSW Empowering Homes Solar Battery Program Update

Empowering Homes - New South Wales

Many New South Wales households eager to take advantage of the State Government’s Empowering Homes program are going to need to wait quite a while longer.

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Climate Disaster Fund Paid For By Fossil Fuel Producers Proposed

National Climate Disaster Fund - TAI

It’s time fossil fuel producers in Australia started paying for some of the damages associated with climate change says The Australia Institute.

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ACES Solar Rollout Picks Up Pace

Queensland Advancing Clean Energy Schools

The number of schools to have solar panels installed under the Queensland Government’s ACES initiative has more than doubled in the last month.

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