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Sydney’s Northern Beaches’ Super Solar Savings

Sydney's Northern Beaches Council and solar energy

Northern Beaches Council is reaping significant financial benefits from a focus on energy efficiency and renewables for its operations.

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VIC Libs Pledge To Pause Electric Vehicle Tax

Victoria's EV tax

Victoria’s unpopular EV tax will take a back seat for a bit if the Liberals/Nationals emerge victorious in next month’s state election.

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Russia Continues To Wreak Havoc On Ukrainian Renewables

Solar farm damage in Ukraine

Tough times continue in Ukraine for just about everyone and everything – including the nation’s renewable energy sector.

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Thinking About A Home Battery? Better Think About Where.

Choosing a location to install a home battery

The Australian Standard for home battery installations is quite strict about where solar batteries can and can’t go.

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Australia To Sign Global Methane Pledge

Global methane pledge - Australia

After the Morrison Government failed to do so at COP26 last year, the Albanese Government has signalled its intention to sign on to the Global Methane Pledge.

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Home Solar Power Outside Peak Sun Hours

Solar power outside peak sun hours

How much power can a solar system crank well outside of the “golden hours” for PV electricity generation? Here’s an example.

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Solar, Batteries & EVs In Australia: Intent And Action

Solar, battery and EV uptake in Australia

Results from Energy Consumers Australia’s latest ECBS survey provides insights into interest and action in relation to home solar, batteries and EV uptake.

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Bird Proofing Solar Panels: Lessons Learnt From Bitter Experience

Preventing pests from damaging solar panels

Protecting Your Solar From Sky Rats and Other Feral Disasters I recall the days installing solar panels on a petrol station roof and the distinct feeling we were being watched.

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AGL Weighs In On QLD Emergency Solar Backstop Mechanism

Queensland emergency backstop mechanism

Electricity gentailer AGL has had its say on plans to introduce remote rooftop solar shutdown capabilities in Queensland.

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Renewable Newstead: Solar Farm Construction Commences

Renewable Newstead

It’s taken a while to clear all the hurdles, but the town of Newstead in Central Victoria is closing in on its renewable energy goals.

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