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Statutory Voltage Limits Change In Queensland To Benefit Solar Power

February 20, 2018 2021-02-10T13:37:29 by 9 Comments
Voltage limits in Queensland

Voltage limits for Queensland’s electricity networks are set to change, bringing the state into line with Australian Standard (AS) 60038 and international best practice. This will enable more solar power systems to be installed – and with less red tape.

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How To Protect Your Solar Inverter From Hackers

February 19, 2018 2024-08-18T20:12:32 by 19 Comments
Internet-connected solar inverter security

Note from Finn: Please welcome Willem Westerhof to the SolarQuotes® Blog. Willem is a Hacker, Researcher and IT Specialist who is particularly well known around the world for finding cyber-security holes in popular solar inverters.

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Queensland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Applications Open Today

February 19, 2018 2018-02-19T06:31:32 by 8 Comments
Queensland energy efficient appliance rebate

Now is a good time for solar and non-solar Queensland households alike to upgrade a fridge, washing machine or air-conditioner to a more energy-efficient model. 

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Solar Powered Rover Sees 5,000th Martian Dawn

February 19, 2018 2021-02-11T10:56:33 by 2 Comments
Solar powered Mars rover

For a vehicle that was only expected to last for just over 92 Earth days, NASA’s solar-powered Mars rover Opportunity has bettered even the most optimistic expectations – 14 years of active duty so far.

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Small Business Commercial Solar With A 3 Year Payback – A Real World Case Study

February 16, 2018 2018-04-23T14:54:28 by 5 Comments
paper seller with headline about small business solar

A few days ago I wrote an article on commercial solar for small businesses but I was worried it may have been a little abstract.  I mentioned this to Finn, my boss1, and he said people might: not believe that they can get a 3 year payback on a small business solar system – it […]

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Energy Storage Enthusiasm Builds In Australia

February 16, 2018 2018-02-16T05:05:16 by 3 Comments
Battery storage in Australia

The Climate Council says Australia is on the cusp of a reliable renewable energy future and the Clean Energy Council has offered SA some advice on further boosting battery uptake.

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Solar Power At Sea – Offshore Solar Farm Project Commences

February 15, 2018 2024-10-04T06:40:13 by Leave a Comment
Oceanic solar farms

Installing solar panels on large bodies of water such as lakes and reservoirs is one thing, on the open ocean quite another.

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Hyperloop For Queensland A “Ludicrous Pipe Dream”

February 15, 2018 2018-02-15T05:59:19 by 2 Comments
Hyperloop One

Queenslanders now have a good idea of what their government thinks of the hyperloop transportation concept as a cure for traffic woes on the M1.

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Enphase And Panasonic Partner On AC Solar Panels

February 14, 2018 2025-09-04T13:22:52 by 3 Comments
Panasonic Enphase AC solar panel

A partnership between Enphase Energy and Panasonic will see Enphase’s IQ 7X Micro microinverter combined with Panasonic HIT solar modules.

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Morwell Power Station Heritage Listed

February 14, 2018 2021-02-10T13:35:24 by Leave a Comment
Morwell Power Station

The Energy Brix Power Station (aka Morwell Power Station) in Victoria was destined for demolition, but has dodged destruction (for now) after the Heritage Council of Victoria granted it heritage listing. The move has some celebrating, others scratching their heads and a few quite furious.

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