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Solar Powered Wi-Fi Project Gets More NSW Government Backing

Solar Powered Wi-Fi - Zetifi

A company working to bring better connectivity to Australians living or travelling out the back of beyond has scored another injection of NSW Government funding.

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NT’s First Virtual Power Plant Trial Commences

Alice Springs Solar Connect VPP

A Virtual Power Plant initiative kicked off in Alice Springs yesterday – the Solar Connect VPP.

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One Point Two Five; It’s Like Orwell’s 1984, But For Solar

1.25x solar inverter rule - Australia

The recently updated Australian Standard for solar installations, AS5033:2021, contains the following clause that has caused a few headaches for solar installers and designers:

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Australia’s Solar Rebate In 2023: Looking Ahead

Australia's solar rebate in 2023

2022 has zoomed by, and it won’t be long before Australia’s national solar rebate will get another haircut. Here’s what you need to know – and why getting quotes sooner rather than later could be a good move.

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VIC Community Groups To Slash Bills With Solar And Batteries

Community Climate Change and Energy Action - Victoria

A bunch of community groups and councils across Victoria have scored funding from the Andrews Government to support installation of solar panels and batteries.

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October 2022 Australian Solar Systems Interest Index

SolarQuotes auSSII report - October 2022

A higher proportion of Australian solar shoppers wanted to fill their rooftops with solar panels in September. Find out what else they were looking for in a power bill busting PV system in the latest SQ auSSII report.

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Sunny Days For Australia’s Lithium Industry

Australian lithium industry outlook

Australian lithium exports will more than double in the next 5 years states a new Federal Government report, and the country could potentially soon snag a significant chunk of the lithium hydroxide production market.

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New Class Of Solar Inspectors For Victoria

Solar inspections in Victoria

A new class of licensed electrical inspector (LEI) specialising in renewable energy installations will be introduced over the next 18 months in Victoria.

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Prepare For Even More Electricity Price Hikes

Electricity price increases - Australia

It’s October and Australia’s wholesale electricity price crisis has entered its sixth month.  Massive retail electricity price hikes in the eastern states are becoming more likely (from July 2023).  These could exceed 10 cents per kilowatt-hour.  This post is a quick update on the current situation, followed by a short whinge.

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WA’s City Of Stirling Powers Ahead With EV Adoption

City of Stirling - electric vehicles and solar power

The City of Stirling has taken delivery of its first four electric vehicles, with another three to join them in the not-too-distant future.

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