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STC Demand Expected To Increase In 2018

Small scale solar to drive STC demand

Given the huge increase in rooftop solar installations in Australia this year, the Clean Energy Regulator expects the small-scale technology percentage to increase in 2018, boosting STC demand.

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Wellington Solar Farm Proposal On Public Display

Wellington Solar Farm

Public feedback has been invited on the development of Wellington Solar Farm, which is proposed for a site approximately 2km north-east of the town of Wellington in New South Wales.

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Draft Victorian Solar Feed-In Tariff Decision Published

Solar feed in tariffs in Victoria

From the beginning July next year, Victorian solar households and small businesses may receive different feed in tariff rates based on the time of day electricity is exported.

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New Solar Subsidy For Canberra’s Low-Income Households

Canberra solar rebate

A new program in the ACT is providing financial support to help some low-income households slash their electricity costs through installing solar panels.

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Australia Post’s Monster Rooftop Solar Power Installation

Australia Post solar power system

Australia Post has announced completion of a $3 million, 2.1MW solar panel system at its parcel sorting facility in Chullora, New South Wales.

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Hobart City Council Divesting From Fossil Fuels – Completely

Fossil fuel divestment - Hobart, Tasmania

The fossil fuel divestment juggernaut rumbles on, with Hobart City Council announcing it was getting on board in a big way.

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From Oil Rigs To Solar Fuel Rigs

Solar fuels rig

Engineers at Columbia University have developed what they say is practical floating solar powered hydrogen-generating device that doesn’t require pumps or membranes.

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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Goes Solar

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

A 312 kilowatt solar power system is now operating at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre – with battery storage to come.

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The Solar Panel Warranty Paradox

solar panel warranty paradox

Why Solar Panel Warranties Are Less Important Than You May Think I’ve written one or two blog articles over the years and if you’ve happen to have seen them, you may have noticed I have a thing about solar panel warranties.  Specifically, I like ’em long.  The longer the better.  It’s a little peccadillo of […]

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140MW Solar Farm Proposed For Mulwala

Mulwala Solar Farm - ESCO Pacific

A 140MW solar farm that may include battery storage has been proposed for a site near the town of Mulwala in New South Wales.

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