A City of Hobart Councillor wants to see a solar farm established at the local tip site, for the benefit of Council and renters. [Read more…]
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Synergy’s Midday Saver Tariff: Home Batteries Can Pay in WA
If you live in Perth, or within a four-hour drive, I have some good news. Synergy has changed its residential time-of-use tariff to 8 cents per kilowatt-hour for grid electricity from 9am to 3pm. They’ve also changed its name to “Midday Saver”. [Read more…]
7-Star NatHERS Rating For (Most) New Homes From Late 2023
Solar panels will become an even more common inclusion on new Australian homes from next year as a result of the re-jiggered National Construction Code (NCC). [Read more…]
“Earth’s Black Box” Development Application Lodged
A proposed solar powered “black box” project in Tasmania will record humanity’s progress – or lack thereof – on addressing the climate crisis should it get the green light from West Coast Council. [Read more…]
July Electricity Price Hikes: Up Everywhere But VIC & ACT — Solar Feed-in Tariffs From +41% To -23%
Most Australians were hit with an electricity price increase in July. The exceptions were the ACT, which had a slight decrease, and Victoria whose electricity prices change now in August. [Read more…]
Maria Island Solar Farm Construction Commences
As far as solar farms go, this one is tiny. But a solar panel and battery system on Tasmania’s Maria Island will play an important role in powering tourism and conservation operations. [Read more…]
Australian Solar Prices: June 2022 Update
Which state had the cheapest solar power systems overall last month? Here’s a hint – the initials are WA. Discover what Australians across the country were paying for solar in May 2022. [Read more…]
Caravan Solar Panel Tragedy: Coroner Delivers Findings
The findings of a coronial inquest in Tasmania serve as a reminder to owners of caravans with solar panels to ensure they are properly secured. [Read more…]
Major Potential Solar Fraud Investigation In Western Australia
A search warrant was executed in Perth this week in connection to potential fraud associated with the installation of almost 550 solar power systems. [Read more…]
Victoria Solar Panel And Battery Rebate Update
Further to late April’s announcements, there are more changes ahead for Victoria’s popular Solar Homes program – here’s what’s happening. [Read more…]
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