A development application for a 1,500MW solar farm boasting 500MW of battery storage1 has been given the go-ahead by Queensland’s Somerset Council.
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Eguana Technologies Joins SA Home Battery Scheme
Solar battery manufacturer Eguana Technologies is setting up shop in South Australia and has been approved for the state’s Home Battery Scheme.
[Continue reading…]CO2 Emissions Reduction Vs. Reducing Energy Bills – Poll Results
Recently published poll results indicate addressing energy pricing is considered a more important priority by Australians than reducing carbon emissions.
[Continue reading…]Plan To Make Export And Burning Of Thermal Coal Illegal In Australia
The Australian Greens are to introduce a bill that if passed would make it unlawful to dig, burn or ship thermal coal after 2030.
[Continue reading…]Queensland Solar Battery Grant/Loan Scheme Starts Today
While the QLD Government says its battery and solar + storage grants and loans are the next wave in the state’s renewable energy revolution, its effect will be more of a ripple.
[Continue reading…]Record Breaking 63% Of Electricity Demand Met By Rooftop Solar In South Australia
On Sunday, rooftop solar provided 60% of all South Australian electricity demand in the middle of the day. This makes SA the most solar powered state by far and puts it well past the point where we were told solar power would destroy the grid, cause your lamb roast to cost $100, and make your […]
[Continue reading…]How Much Will Australia’s Solar Subsidy Reduce By In 2019?
‘Tis the season for solar subsidy scare tactics. It’s that time of the year again when some solar retailers are starting to scream that the solar rebate/subsidy/incentive will reduce next year, hoping to turn more browsers into buyers.
[Continue reading…]SolarQuotes’ Finn Peacock On ABC Radio’s Nightlife
Finn Peacock, founder of SolarQuotes appeared on the ABC radio program Nightlife last night. I’m guessing you won’t be surprised to hear he talked about rooftop solar. I’m not saying he’s getting predictable, but I didn’t think the chances of him talking about home coal generation were very high.
[Continue reading…]Select Committee Into Fair Dinkum Power To Be Established
The upper house yesterday voted to establish a Senate select committee that will look into “fair dinkum power”, which start its work late this month.
[Continue reading…]Alpha-ESS To Manufacture Solar Battery Systems In Adelaide
Sonnen is no longer the only game in town for heavily subsidised energy storage in South Australia, with an announcement yesterday Alpha-ESS had joined the Home Battery Scheme.
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