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How To End The CEC’s Monopoly On Solar Approvals

For many years, the Clean Energy Council (CEC) has been the gatekeeper approving which solar products can connect to the grid in Australia. As an installer, I assure you many of my boots-on-the-roof colleagues are keen to remove that responsibility from the CEC. Strap in while I explain why.
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Australia’s Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap Unveiled

National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap

A meeting of federal and state energy ministers in Melbourne last week resulted in release of the National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap. So, what’s it about? [Read more…]

How To Overcome The Challenges Of Strata EV Charging

iMiev EV charging in a public garage

Are you considering getting an EV but are overwhelmed by the challenges of strata charging? Fear not! Here’s how to overcome each challenge…
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The Top-Rated Solar Installers In Sydney In 2024

Who are the top 5 solar installers in Sydney in 2024? I’ve scoured the SolarQuotes review database, and the results are in. [Read more…]

Huge EV Charger Rollout At Sydney Hospital

EV charging at Children’s Hospital at Westmead

This project slipped under the radar, but is well worth mentioning – dozens of EV chargers were recently installed at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. [Read more…]

Calculate How Much A “Sun Tax” Might Affect You

Sun Tax Calculator guide

SolarQuotes has launched an easy-to-use calculator that estimates how much two-way electricity pricing (aka a “sun tax”) could impact solar power system owners. [Read more…]

Townsville Declared A QLD Local Renewable Energy Zone

Townsville LREZ

Queensland’s Miles Government wants to boost rooftop solar power and energy storage capacity in Townsville, and have non-solar households sharing the benefits of locally generated clean electricity. [Read more…]

Renting Solar Energy Storage: Bungarribee Community Battery

Bungarribee Community Battery

In New South Wales, Western Sydney’s first community battery trial seems to be delivering on its promise of cheaper electricity costs for participants. [Read more…]

Endeavour Energy’s New Two-Way And Free Solar Soak Tariffs

Endeavour Energy solar tariffs

NSW Distributed Network Service Provider (DNSP) Endeavour Energy is introducing two-way tariffs for solar owners starting next month. Find out how this will work and also about Endeavour’s new free “solar soak” tariff. [Read more…]

Upgrading Vintage Solar? You May Need To Start Again

Old cottage with old solar power system

Like the rest of Burra, this solar system should be heritage listed.

Are you an early adopter of solar power? Are you wondering how to install a new solar system alongside your existing one? Or if you need to replace it entirely? And what about the solar rebate if you’ve already received it? Plus, how does the Premium Feed-in Tariff (FiT) factor into your decision?
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