Beyond the clean electricity, jobs and associated economic activity, many solar farm projects provide other positive and ongoing benefits in their local communities. [Read more…]
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Grattan: How To End Petrol And Diesel Car Sales By 2035
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars should be phased out in Australia by 2035 says the Grattan Institute – and it has recommendations to help make it happen. [Read more…]
Heritage Bank Switches HQ To Renewables
Heritage Bank announced on Friday its Head Office building in Toowoomba, Queensland is now running on 100% renewable energy. [Read more…]
Sydney Solar Installations On Hold
Like many other trades, solar installers in Sydney will need to down their tools for a couple of weeks at this point due to the COVID-19 situation. [Read more…]
Don’t Panic: SA Homes Can Remain On Flat Tariff When Getting Solar
SA homes are not required to have a time-of-use retail electricity tariff when getting solar
Last week I heard from a South Australian concerned they’d be forced onto a time-of-use tariff after installing solar panels.
Since this was at the start of the new financial year, my initial response was, “Oh god! What are the electricity retailers doing now?”
Risen Energy Proposes Solar Farm For Wagga
Solar manufacturer and developer Risen Energy has formally signalled its intention to construct a small solar farm in North Wagga, New South Wales. [Read more…]
Central Coast Council Charging Ahead With Electric Cars
NSW’s Central Coast Council is putting the the pedal to the metal in acquiring battery and hybrid electric vehicles – with more to come. [Read more…]
Dubbo Council’s Solar Power Rollout Under Way
Seven of Dubbo Regional Council’s facilities are currently having solar power systems installed, using solar panels manufactured in Australia. [Read more…]
The Dark Side: Solar Power In Winter – SolarQuotes TV Episode 6
This month’s SolarQuotes TV episode focuses on winter – how do solar power systems fare? Another important question is also answered – can a Tesla Powerwall cook a human? See the outcome of a battery powered sauna battle! Plus, making solar work in Tasmania, heat pumps, PV payback, panel angles and much more in SQTV Episode 6! [Read more…]
Another Bayswater Power Station Pollution Penalty
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined AGL Macquarie Pty Limited for an “alleged” water pollution offence at Bayswater Power Station – again. [Read more…]
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