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The fall and fall of rooftop solar prices: four years of data

August 17, 2016 by James Martin Leave a Comment

After four years of tracking Australia’s rooftop solar system prices, we take a look back over our data at some of the noteworthy trends that have emerged over this period.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Solar

Bitcoin-inspired peer-to-peer solar trading trial kicks off in Perth

August 16, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Perth start-up to begin trials of blockchain technology that, if successful, could kick off peer-to-peer solar trading in Australia.

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Case Study: Yulara Project

August 10, 2016 by Jinko Solar Leave a Comment

Behind the scenes of the first utility-scale plant to be proposed and completed by an Indigenous Land Council – the 1.8MW solar PV system at Ayers Rock Resort.

Filed Under: Featured Professional, Solar

Kangaroos add 200kW solar system at North Melbourne HQ

August 8, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

AFL team Kangaroos will cut grid power consumption by nearly 25% with 200kW solar system installed at Nth Melbourne HQ.

Filed Under: Solar

WA solar installer teams with EV company to offer "complete package"

August 4, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Infinite Energy says partnership with JET Charge will “complete the picture” for customers, adding EV charging to solar, battery storage and retail electricity offering.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Solar

Giant leaps for solar and storage in low income communities

August 3, 2016 by David Labrador and Kendall Ernst Leave a Comment

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President Obama’s announcement of the Clean Energy Savings will bring 1,000 megawatts of solar energy to low- and moderate-income customers, that has thus far struggled to enjoy the benefits of the clean energy revolution.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables

A 10-step guide to going off grid – from your utility

July 27, 2016 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Ergon Energy provides guide to households considering using solar and battery storage to quit the grid. It says it doesn’t want to scare customers into staying with them, but there are 10 things people should consider first.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Australia to break through 5GW rooftop solar mark in July

July 13, 2016 by Giles Parkinson Leave a Comment

Australia to break through 5GW mark for rooftop solar in July, as households and businesses continue to invest in their own power needs.

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7 things NSW solar customers should consider as premium tariffs end

July 11, 2016 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

The good news is solar owners can still continue to get fantastic returns from their solar systems, the less good news is the returns won’t be the same and utility meters will need to be changed in most cases..

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Solar

Vatican proposes global rollout of solar in Catholic schools after Queensland lead

July 6, 2016 by Aisha Abdelhamid Leave a Comment

Townsville project to install rooftop solar on dozens of Catholic schools inspired Vatican to propose a global project to encourage all Catholic schools to go solar.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Solar

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