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More Tindo Solar Panels For Bendigo Bank Branches

Another two Bendigo Bank branches have installed solar systems, both of which feature Australian-made Tindo Solar panels. The branches in Cobram, Victoria and Wagga Wagga, New South Wales both have new 22kW systems. Estimated output wasn’t specified, but in those locations a system of that size can be expected to generate around 34,700 kilowatt-hours of […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/Q2GRrA4 via IFTTT

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Tarneit Neighbourhood Battery Location Revealed

Victoria’s Powercor has announced where it will be locating a neighbourhood battery in the Melbourne suburb of Tarneit. In Tarneit, solar panels are just about everywhere you look. More than 16,832 small-scale (<100kW) systems had been installed in the 3029 postcode area – which also includes Hoppers Crossing and Truganina – as at the end […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/tgI1ADh via IFTTT

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More Free Solar Systems Under NSW’s Energy Bill Buster

A pilot program offering low income households a “free” solar power system is being expanded across New South Wales. Back in 2018, the then-Berejiklian Government’s Solar for Low Income Households Trial was announced. The initiative involved eligible households in selected regions being able to swap their Low Income Household Rebate for ten years for a […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/S4ZVIY7 via IFTTT

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Treasury Wine Estates To Install Thousands Of Solar Panels

The company behind famous Australian wine brands including Penfolds and Wolf Blass is embracing solar energy in a big way. ASX-listed Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies and has an ambition to be the “world’s most admired premium wine company”. A powerful way to win consumer hearts, minds (and […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/g9P3d21 via IFTTT

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Directed Machines’ Solar Power Assisted Land Care Robot

Here’s an interesting small tractor of sorts for rural properties and small farms – a solar-assisted agricultural robot from the USA’s Directed Machines. Directed Machines is a Seattle, Washington-based “small, hands-on-and-in-the-mud team” who have been developing the Land Care Robot for around 5 years. What it may miss out on in terms of looks, the […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/ODfHGYc via IFTTT

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NT To Help Drive EV Uptake With Grants Program

The Northern Territory Government yesterday announced further details on initiatives to help boost electric vehicle uptake. The NT isn’t exactly a hotspot for electric vehicles, even by Australia’s currently low standards. There were just 12 registered electric cars in March 2019 and 38 in December 2020. By the end of last year, there were 61. […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/TzXWmOK via IFTTT

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Small Modular Reactors Big On Nuclear Waste?

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton says he’s not afraid to have a debate about nuclear energy. That’s great, but do we *really* need to have another one? Mr. Dutton was commenting on his choice of Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Ted O’Brien MP.  Back in 2019, Mr. O’Brien said: “Australia should say a […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/ZAwJOFN via IFTTT

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Helping Australia’s EV Revolution Charge Ahead

SolarQuotes is filling a gap in knowledge in Australia on electric vehicle charging with new tools, guides and advice added to the SQ web site. SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock acquired his first electric vehicle (a Tesla Model S) in 2019. Another EV soon followed – an Electric Mini Cooper S for his partner, Chantel. It […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/P2GaAnm via IFTTT

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Australian Solar Systems Interest Index: June 2022

News of electricity price rises sparked the start of a rush on solar power systems in May. Find out what Australian solar buyers were wanting. Solar Power System Size Where capacity choices of 3-5 kW, 5-10 kW, 10-15 kW, 15-20 kW, 20+ kW and “Fill Roof” were presented on the SolarQuotes quote form and one […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/5WyGQan via IFTTT

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SA Government Axes EV Smart Charging Subsidy

South Australia’s Malinauskas Government’s axe swung yet again yesterday on support for renewables  – this time in relation to EV charging. As electric vehicles increasingly appear on South Australian roads, they’ll be able to act as a very useful “solar sponge” soaking up surplus solar energy goodness in the grid when charging during the daytime. […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/pFXCMSr via IFTTT

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SA’s Home Battery Scheme On The Chopping Block

South Australia’s Malinauskas Government  is reportedly poised to ditch two Marshall-era renewable energy initiatives – the Home Battery Scheme and Switch for Solar. The Home Battery Scheme was introduced in October 2018 with a goal of supporting installation of 40,000 solar energy storage systems across South Australia. When it first rolled out, the subsidy was […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/ohe1g6n via IFTTT

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Chris Bowen: Australia’s New Minister For Climate Change And Energy 

Chris “Community Battery” Bowen was sworn in as Australia’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy yesterday, and he’s pretty chuffed about it. Minister Bowen is taking over from Angus “Insert Something Witty Here, But Don’t Be Rude” Taylor in the Energy portfolio. “Thrilled to be appointed Minister for Climate Change and Energy,” he said […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/H2OVTzh via IFTTT

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Solar Victoria 2022-23 Notice To Market Released

Mandatory and recommended requirements in 2022-23 for retailers and installers participating in Victoria’s Solar Homes and Solar for Business Programs were published yesterday. Here’s a summary of what’s happening. Coming into effect today, there are no new mandatory requirements, but a number of new “recommended requirements” – is that an oxymoron? Common Smart Inverter Profile […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/nUP4arE via IFTTT

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Higher Power Prices, But Boosted Solar Feed-In Tariff For Regional QLD

The Queensland Competition Authority delivered bad news for the state’s regional residents and small businesses yesterday in the form of a significant jump in electricity costs. But there is some good news for solar power system owners. The QCA is charged with the task of setting regulated retail electricity prices in regional Queensland, and its […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/nEWFlcK via IFTTT

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Peter Dutton & David Littleproud: Climate Change And Renewables

Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce are out as leaders of their respective parties and Peter Dutton and David Littleproud are in. So, what can we expect from the pair on climate change and renewable energy? Peter Dutton – A Misunderstood Fellow? Ex-copper Peter Dutton has spent two decades in parliament and has taken a few […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/LlhHupf via IFTTT

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Grong Grong Community Solar Crowdfunder Cranks Up

Psst! Ever wanted to own a stake in a solar farm? Here’s your chance – but DYOR (do your own research). The proposed battery-ready Grong Grong Solar Farm project, to be situated 4 kilometres from the village of Grong Grong in the Riverina Region of New South Wales, is being developed by Komo Energy. As […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/bnmLRJh via IFTTT

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Torture Testing Reveals Modern Solar Panels Are Tougher Than Ever

PVEL 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard — More Panels Pass All 5 Main Tests Than Ever Before. PVEL stands for PV Evolution Labs.  Their speciality is torturing solar panels to determine how tough they are.  Every year they publish a report that separates Top Performing panels from those they don’t call Top Performing.  This year […] from Solar Quotes Blog https://ift.tt/HLGsEFa via IFTTT