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NSW Councils Collaborating On Home Solar And Batteries

NSW South Coast solar initiative

Wollongong City Council is teaming up with several neighbouring councils to boost local uptake of solar panels, battery systems and VPPs among households and small businesses.

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How To Overcome The Challenges Of Strata EV Charging

Are you considering getting an EV but are overwhelmed by the challenges of strata charging? Fear not! Here’s how to overcome each challenge…

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NT Service Fuse Safety Alert And Smart Meter Rollout Update

Electricity meter box safety alert

If your electricity meter box looks like this, it’s time to do something about it says Northern Territory’s WorkSafe.

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More Flexible Solar Exports Suburbs In SA Soon

South Australia - flexible exports for solar

Owners of new or upgraded solar systems in hundreds more suburbs and towns in South Australia will have the opportunity to sign up for flexible exports later this month.

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More Funding For Australia’s Smart Meter Rollout

Smart meters in Australia

A $50 million Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) loan announced yesterday will help support and accelerate smart meter uptake in Australia.

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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Sydney In 2024

An installation done by RenewCo solar

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Sydney in 2024? I’ve scoured the SolarQuotes review database, and the results are in.

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Huge EV Charger Rollout At Sydney Hospital

EV charging at Children’s Hospital at Westmead

This project slipped under the radar, but is well worth mentioning – dozens of EV chargers were recently installed at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.

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VIC Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar Delayed

Victoria's Emergency Backstop Mechanism For Solar

Full implementation of a Victorian initiative allowing for rooftop solar power system throttling and shutdown remotely in a grid emergency has been delayed by three months.

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The Secret To Breaking Australia’s 6.6kW Solar Barrier: Add A Battery

rule 4.2 of SAA solar install guidelines

Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) has just dropped version 1.3 of their solar installation guidelines, and the good news is that they’ve tweaked the rules in Section 4, making it easier to oversize your solar setup without having to tell porky pies.

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Calculate How Much A “Sun Tax” Might Affect You

Sun Tax Calculator guide

SolarQuotes has launched an easy-to-use calculator that estimates how much two-way electricity pricing (aka a “sun tax”) could impact solar power system owners.

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