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Solar Insiders Podcast August 16
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris16 Aug 20180 comments

The future of solar rebates is up in the air as the ACCC pushes for government to adopt its “complete package.” We talk with Sunwiz’ Warwick Johnston about the implications and state of commercial solar.

Solar
Is AGL’s ‘solar savers’ 20c feed-in tariff a good deal?
Ronald Brakels16 Aug 20180 comments

There are plenty of people who’d be glad to snag themselves a 20c solar feed-in tariff. But beware! Retail electricity plans with high solar FiTs come at a high price – literally!

Other Renewables, Solar, Tariffs
Community retailer Enova eyes expansion with new crowd-funding campaign
Sophie Vorrath16 Aug 20180 comments

Community energy retailer aims to raise at least $3m to finance its extension across NSW, including Sydney CBD, followed by south-east Queensland, Victoria and SA.

Solar
Queensland cotton farmer makes shift to solar
Sophie Vorrath10 Aug 20180 comments

Southern hemisphere's largest irrigator plans to develop 7.2MW of solar to power its operations in Queensland, starting with 3.2MW PV farm.

Other Renewables, Solar
A shining example for microgrids, or a cautionary tale?
Elisa Wood9 Aug 20180 comments

A community microgrid development in the works for nearly two years in southern California faces a battle against the local city council, which is urging a vote to reject the project.

Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, Tariffs
How business can keep energy costs below 10c/kWh
Sophie Vorrath9 Aug 20180 comments

New report shows taking part in demand response activities could save businesses up to 33 per cent on their power costs – and for very little effort. Used alongside the wholesale purchase of power and a corporate renewable PPA, the benefits to business can be substantial.

Other Renewables
Apple, Etsy, Swiss Re partner to develop 290MW of wind, solar
Joshua S Hill9 Aug 20180 comments

Each company has committed to sourcing 100% of their electricity needs for their global operations from renewable energy.

Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast August 2
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris2 Aug 20180 comments

Canadian Solar CEO Shawn Qu talks to Solar Insiders, while Nigel Morris gives a Zero to the new Harley electric bike, and we celebrate his award for outstanding contribution to the solar industry.

Solar
Three key factors behind a successful commercial rooftop solar install
Lior Handelsman2 Aug 20180 comments

As long-term investments of 25 years, a commercial solar system must have quality, durability, and reliability actively designed into every stage of its life cycle.

Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Victorian town plans "smart energy precinct" to halve industry power costs
Sophie Vorrath1 Aug 20180 comments

Local business and community in coastal town of Port Fairy begin work on developing multi-million dollar, renewables-based smart energy precinct.

Energy Efficiency, Solar
Greener, cheaper living for tenants: CEFC backs "build-to-rent" property fund
Sophie Vorrath1 Aug 20180 comments

CEFC becomes cornerstone investor in Australia's first build-to-rent property fund – a $1bn effort being led and managed by Mirvac. As well targeting Australia's growing rental property market, the project aims to extend the benefits of energy efficient – and even self-sufficient – homes to renters.

Battery/Storage, Solar, Tariffs
WA energy minister mulls home battery incentives, in solar tariff review
Sophie Vorrath31 Jul 20180 comments

WA energy minister to review solar tariffs, and possible incentives to boost battery uptake, as the state's rooftop PV market continues to boom.

Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Power Ledger extends P2P solar sharing to WA apartment complex
Sophie Vorrath27 Jul 20180 comments

Perth company applies P2P platform to Fremantle apartment complex with solar and battery storage to offer residents "transactive layer" to trade their own energy.

Solar
SA Water narrows field for 159MW solar roll-out
Sophie Vorrath27 Jul 20180 comments

South Australia largest water and sewerage services supplier edges closer to goal of net zero electricity costs, with shortlist for solar rollout.

Solar
Commercial solar pilot delivers one of Tasmania's biggest PV installs
Sophie Vorrath25 Jul 20180 comments

Tasmanian freight company SRT Logistics has installed 831kW of PV as part of a collaboration between installer Beon Energy Solutions and electricity retailer Aurora Energy.

Solar
US tribal community seeks energy sovereignty with solar microgrid and utility
Lisa Cohn25 Jul 20180 comments

The Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corp is on a path to establish energy self-sufficiency that supports its sustainability goals and provides a model for other communities.

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