Finn and Ronald discuss the (avoidable) demise of Victoria’s residential solar industry, what a “cast mono” solar panel is, DIY solar PV diversion for home automation, PPA’s, coal ash and mainstream media getting it wrong again on batteries (again). [Read more…]
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Solar PPA Proves Popular At New Perth Housing Estate
Solar panel systems installed under a power purchase agreement (PPA) have been popular at a housing development in the Perth suburb of Girrawheen. [Read more…]
SolarQuotes Vodcast Episode 21 – Changing The World 3.3 Watts At A Time
Finn and Ronald discuss SQ’s initiative to help distribute off-grid solar to impoverished households overseas, battery testing results and standards, best and worst installer reviews and more. [Read more…]
City Of Sydney (Council) To Vote On Climate Emergency Declaration
Mayor Clover Moore – City of Sydney | Image: Hpeterswald, CC BY-SA 4.0
At the City of Sydney Council meeting this evening councillors will be voting on declaring a climate emergency and putting more pressure on the Federal Government to act on climate change. [Read more…]
Good People Making Bad Decisions: A ‘Community Solar’ Case Study
I nearly choked on my kale smoothie reading this article in the latest Renew magazine…
The Alternative Technology Association (ATA to its friends) is a wonderful organisation. They started as the Alternative Technology Cooperative in 1980 and ever since they have been urging Australians to think differently and more sustainably about how they use and generate energy. [Read more…]
The Standards Gap Holding Back Solar Homes Becoming Smart Homes
Want your inverter to wirelessly control some smart plugs? It ain’t easy…
This week’s post was inspired by a question asked by Malcolm via e-mail:
“Do you know of any ‘Smart” home systems/software that can be used with a Fronius Inverter/Smart Meter to direct surplus solar power to home appliances and/or heaters via smart wifi plugs?”
It’s a good question, and one that doesn’t yet have very many good answers. [Read more…]
SCOOP! — Canadian Solar Product Warranty: Now 12 Years
Today I spoke with Michael Rush, the head of Sales and Marketing for Canadian Solar in Australia. Well, I say I spoke to him today, but you’re actually reading this during my tomorrow — so my today is now your yesterday. I guess time really is a wibbly wobbly thing.
He told me some interesting things. They included: [Read more…]
How Much Rooftop Solar Power Can Be Installed In Australia?
Ever wondered how much rooftop solar panel capacity could in theory be installed in Australia given the rooftop real estate available in this country? Here’s an answer. [Read more…]
Beryl Solar Plant Now Supplying Electricity For Sydney Metro
Beryl Solar Plant in NSW is complete and has commenced commercial operations, delivering electricity for Sydney Metro. [Read more…]
Inner West Council Dumps All Fossil Fuel Investments
New South Wales’ Inner West Council announced yesterday it is the first council in the state to be totally divested from fossil fuels. [Read more…]
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