Author: Energy Matters

Phono Solar is a company that most Australians wouldn’t be familiar with – but may be hearing a lot more from soon.

Virginia reports on the early end to the Solar Credits multiplier subsidy, Power One’s new inverter range for Australia and enhanced warranty, SunLock’s Australian success and solar power’s role in a new electric motorbike land speed record.

Households in a hurry to have a solar panel system installed before the looming subsidy cut deadline still need to exercise caution and understand what it is they are buying – and who they are buying it from.

A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) states renewables have become the most cost-effective method of electricity generation for hundreds of millions of people worldwide who do not have access to mains grid power.

Greenpeace International and the Global Wind Energy Council released the fourth edition of the Global Wind Energy Outlook last week.

Yet another rush to order and install solar power systems has been triggered after the Federal Government announced an early end to the Solar Credits multiplier – a move that has been condemned by the industry and its supporters.

Fed up with the raw deal the solar industry and households wanting to slash their electricity bills have been getting in terms of government flip-flops on support; 100 Percent have launched a petition.

Australian solar buyers now have more choice in Aurora inverters – and an even more robust warranty arrangement.

The Federal Government has announced it is totally phasing out the Solar Credits multiplier 6 months early – meaning the subsidy will be reduced by 50%.

The Lightning SuperBike set an electric motorcycle land speed record a few days ago, with help from a mobile solar power unit featuring SMA Sunny Island inverters.