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1d ago
A record number of battery energy storage systems were installed in Australian homes and businesses in 2022. According to recent analysis conducted by energy industry consultancy SunWiz, 47,100 residential battery systems were installed throughout 2022 – a jump of 55% compared to the previous year. SunWiz Managing Direct Warwick Johnston attributes the increase to more ..read more
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2d ago
Sungrow inverters and batteries are a popular choice for Australian solar systems thanks to their proven performance and accessible pricing. I thought I’d take a closer look at what makes Sungrow inverters such great value, along with some of their limitations. Sungrow Inverters – Overview So, why are Sungrow inverters so highly regarded despite their ..read more
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2d ago
Independent MP for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie has quizzed Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen over community battery pledges made while Labor was in opposition. In December 2021, Labor took the covers off its Powering Australia Plan. Part of the Plan included a commitment to invest $200 million over four years in community batteries ..read more
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3d ago
An ambitious microgrid project in South Australia is chock-full of interesting features. One of them is a rooftop solar panel mounting system that doesn’t use rails. Located 600 kilometres north of Adelaide in the northern Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary was founded by the Sprigg family in 1968. Formerly a degraded sheep station, the 610sq ..read more
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3d ago
How much could Australian motorists collectively save with strong fuel efficiency standards in place? $11 billion over five years claims a new report. Here’s how. What Are Fuel Efficiency Standards? Fuel efficiency standards involve an average emissions or efficiency benchmark/target set for vehicle manufacturers. A manufacturer’s performance against a target is based on the average ..read more
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4d ago
Solar Victoria has kicked off a new initiative to help electricians, electrical engineers and licensed electrical inspectors boost their skills and technical know-how. Uptake of home solar power in Victoria in recent years has been largely driven by the state’s $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program, which supports the installation of various renewable energy systems with ..read more
Solar Quotes Blog
5d ago
Every year we ask more than 500 installers in the SolarQuotes network which solar products they would trust in their own homes. This year, as well as asking about solar panels, inverters and batteries, we added a rapidly growing sector: electric vehicle (EV) chargers. We asked three questions to tease out the best home EV ..read more
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5d ago
With NSW Labor led by Chris Minns seizing power in New South Wales, what lays ahead for renewable energy, emissions reduction and electricity bills? NSW Labor went into the election with its “Fresh Start Plan”. On energy, emissions and renewables, it primarily consists of: NSW Energy Security Corporation The incoming Minns Labor Government has committed ..read more
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5d ago
Queensland-government owned CS Energy’s joint venture partner in the troubled coal-fired Callide C power plant has run into some troubles of its own. First, a little background to the mess. Callide Power Station is coal burner in Biloela, Central Queensland. It’s comprised of two power plants (B and C), and each has two generating units ..read more
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1w ago
It was an odd start to the year for a crucial material used in the manufacture of conventional solar panels. But after a brief and more subdued spike, polysilicon prices are again heading the right way for panel buyers. First, some recent solar polysilicon pricing history. After hitting lows of below USD $7/kg in July ..read more