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Electricity Metering Rule Changes Could Boost Solar Battery Uptake

Smart meters and battery storage

Implementation of rule changes in December concerning electricity meters may accelerate the uptake of home battery systems across Australia.

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Bellingen Shire Council Adding More Solar Energy Capacity

Solar panels in Bellingen Shire

From bins to building rooftops, Bellingen Shire Council has been getting into solar power in various ways – with more to come.

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New York Snubs “Reckless” Trump With Massive Renewable Energy Initiative

New York state wind and solar power

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a USD $1.5 billion investment in major renewable energy projects for the state and the forming of an alliance to uphold the aims of the Paris Climate Agreement.

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Gippsland Getting Solar Funding

Solar panels for Yarram, Victoria

Victoria’s Government via the Latrobe Valley Authority is providing funds for a solar power system installation at Yarram Recreation Reserve and other PV projects.

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NASA About To Test Roll Out Solar Array

NASA roll out solar test

Stowed in the trunk of  SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is an experimental roll-out solar panel array due to be launched today on a Falcon 9 rocket in a mission to the International Space Station.

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Does Rooftop Solar Hurt The Have Nots?

If you spend a significant amount of time on the internet, which I can’t recommend as it is a silly place, then you may have come across people who claim rooftop solar is an enormous scam that depends on government subsidies unfairly taken from those who can’t install it, or choose not to.

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Huge Solar Power System For Hospital In Bundaberg

Solar panels for hospital in Bundaberg

The Friendly Society Private Hospital in Bundaberg, Queensland is investing $1 million in solar panels, solar hot water and LED lighting to slash its increasing energy costs.

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Applications For NT’s Home Improvement Scheme Closing

Northern Territory Home Improvement Scheme

Homeowners in the Northern Territory looking to take advantage of HIS vouchers to help finance the installation of solar power systems only have until tomorrow to get their applications submitted.

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70MW Of Solar PV For Telstra

Tesla solar electricity purchase

It’s been reported Australian telecommunications company Telstra will purchase all the electricity generated by a 70MW solar farm to be built near Emerald in Queensland.

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Solar Power Funding For Food Rescue Groups

Solar panels on FoodBank facility

The Australian Federal Government is providing $1.2 million in funding to assist food rescue groups reduce their energy costs and boost their food storage capabilities.

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