The financial case for home solar keeps getting better | Currency image: cogdogblog, Public Domain
In some very good news for Australian solar power system owners, AGL Energy has announced huge increases to its retailer solar feed-in tariffs.
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July 2017 Australian Electricity Price Rise Roundup
Electricity companies to count even more of Australians’ money | Image: Public Domain
Rising energy costs appear to be the third thing you can be assured of in life in Australia these days. Here’s a look at the looming impacts in each state in relation to major electricity retailers.
Does Rooftop Solar Hurt The Have Nots?
Do solar rebates result in the poor subsidising the rich?
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. [Read more…]
Huge Solar Power System For Hospital In Bundaberg
“The Friendlies” Going Solar | Image: Friendly Society Private Hospital
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.
70MW Of Solar PV For Telstra
Telstra Seeking Power Price Protection – Panel background : Lujkin8, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
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.
Solar Power Funding For Food Rescue Groups
More solar energy for Foodbank | Image: LG
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.
Costa Looks To Solar Power For Mushroom Growing Operations
Growing in the dark, powered by the sun? Image: Costa Group
Australia’s largest mushroom producer is expanding operations in South Australia; with solar energy on the cards to help power it.
Restrictions On Rooftop Solar In QLD Eased — Powerwall 2 & Larger Inverters Allowed With Export Limiting
Good news for Queenslanders who want to install a battery or a bigger solar inverter.
There is good news for Queenslanders looking to install rooftop solar and anyone thinking of of installing AC coupled battery systems such as the Powerwall 2. [Read more…]
Australia’s Top 10 Postcodes For Solar – May Update
1.67 Million+ Systems Sticking It To The Electricity Man | Panel Image: Smaack, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
The most recent data from Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator shows Queensland and Western Australia postcodes still entirely dominating the top 10 rankings for total numbers of installed small scale solar power systems.
Fresh Warnings On Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine
Coal Is A Risky Business
The Climate Council and Oxfam have again warned that the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin represents a major conflict with Australia’s commitment to addressing climate change.
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