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SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 22 – Dark Days

July 9, 2019 2019-07-09T06:56:40 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

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).

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“Plenty” Of Victorian Solar Rebates Still Available (But Not The Right Type)

July 8, 2019 2019-07-08T08:24:44 by Michael Bloch 3 Comments

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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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – July 2019

July 8, 2019 2019-07-08T06:45:16 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

The start of winter is usually a quieter time for Australia’s solar industry, but there were still plenty of Aussie households interested in busting their electricity bills with solar panels during June.

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Has Daniel Andrews Killed The Residential Solar Industry In Victoria?

July 6, 2019 2019-07-06T18:33:30 by Finn Peacock 60 Comments

This is serious. Really serious. Good businesses will go bust, families will lose homes unless drastic action is taken. Now. Right now.

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Europe’s Largest Conservation Charity Dumping Fossil Fuel Investments

July 5, 2019 2024-10-02T11:11:07 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

National Trust announced yesterday it will divest from all fossil fuel companies within the next three years, as it continues its own journey towards 50% renewables by 2020.

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Sunrise TV Gets It Wrong: Installing Batteries Will Lose Most Households Money

July 4, 2019 2019-07-04T16:27:39 by Ronald Brakels 122 Comments

If you told me two years ago you spent $46,000 on a solar and battery system and it saved you $4,000 a year, my reaction would be, “I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry.”

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Victoria’s Solar PV Rebate Done For July

July 4, 2019 2019-07-06T15:34:53 by Michael Bloch 1 Comment

As expected, the July quota for solar power system rebates under Victoria’s Solar Homes program was rapidly filled. It’s time to get ready for August.

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Atherton Solar Farm Gets Development Approval

July 4, 2019 2019-07-04T07:14:21 by Michael Bloch Leave a Comment

Queensland’s Tablelands Regional Council has approved the development of a solar farm near Tolga – but it wasn’t a slam-dunk decision and some confusing aspects of the project remain.

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