Solar batteries are all really expensive – and other battery myths
With any relatively new technology, like solar batteries, there is often confusion, competing opinions and even some myths. Yet in such uncertain times, gaining greater control over your energy needs becomes particularly appealing. When combined, solar panels and a battery can deliver greater certainty in both supply and ongoing energy costs. DC Power Co released […]
Queensland receives support through stimulus package and utility bill relief
A significant payment scheme has been released by the Queensland government to assist businesses, support workers and households during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy State Premier Jackie Trad announced the news Tuesday, noting $4 billion will go towards these categories. This includes $2.5 billion in funding to assist workers and businesses, with […]
Use forums when customer service teams are inundated from COVID-19
There’s no denying that times are tough right now. We have to adapt in ways that make us miss the “good old days” of just last month. But as a society, we need to shift and change our behaviours, and that means utilising the networks we have us in a manner we’re not always used […]
How to install solar power through the financial stimulus
Announced on March 12, 2020, the Australian Government issued a $17.6 billion economic stimulus, in response to the spread of coronavirus and aftermath of the bushfires. Since then, this boost has increased to $189 billion, after more political talks took place. To put that into perspective, this figure is 9.7 percent of GDP and double […]
Paving the path for regional Victoria’s grid-scale power plant
There hasn’t been a whole lot of good news lately, as COVID-19 continues to place its grip on the world and shutdown sector after sector. Renewable energy has even taken a hit, but there’s some positive headlines still coming out of our growing field. This includes the recently announced project in regional Victoria, which will […]
COVID-19 to stop solar power world record in tracks
According to PV Magazine, a meeting scheduled for yesterday to open up final bids by consortia for those wanting to develop the 1.5 GW Al-Dhafra solar farm in Abu Dhabi, was rescheduled. Due to the spread of coronavirus, the world is quickly going into lockdown, seeing gatherings and events of these kinds postponed or cancelled […]
Instant asset write-off increased to $150,000
With the economy suffering huge hits from coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recent bushfire disaster across Australia, the times are tough for businesses. To combat relative challenges, the Federal Government has announced an economic stimulus worth $17.6 billion. The stimulus includes a range of tax deduction incentives that will also make commercial solar power more accessible. […]
NSW joins the race to net zero emissions by 2050
With eyes fixed on the three decades into the future, the New South Wales Government is looking at a potential situation where consumption and energy use don’t mean an increase in carbon emissions. If, as a society, we were to change the way we think about our actions now, the benchmark to hit net zero […]
WA introduces coronavirus COVID-19 stimulus package
The Western Australian Government has announced support for household bills introduced, as cases for COVID-19 continue to rise. Premier Mark McGowan told the state yesterday that all fees and charges relating to water, electricity and vehicle registration would be paused, in hopes to help provide economic relief. The state is currently experiencing a spike of […]
Amazon agrees to solar deals across Australia and Spain
Canadian Solar – a reputable Chinese PV company – has announced that it will make a deal with its Gunnedah project in line with e-commerce leader Amazon, to be positioned in New South Wales. It will also unveil plans to create a 50 MW solar power plant in eastern Spain’s Zaragoza. Signing a purchase agreement, […]
