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Hi everyone,
Welcome to another issue of the Solar Quotes weekly newsletter - please feel free to forward it on to others.
The big - and disturbing - news of the past week was the ACCC's report on
electricity pricing in Australia. It contained 56 recommendations, including the
premature winding down and axing
of Australia's solar subsidy. Needless to say, reactions
from solar supporters were anything but positive. SQ's Ronald has
published his
take on it here.
In other home solar news, residents of sunny Broome in Western Australia are
still being prevented from installing solar panels - find
out why.
On a more positive note, Gladstone Regional Council has given the green light
for the 300MW
Rodds Bay Solar Farm and SA Water is moving closer towards its Project
Zero goals with the assistance of solar.
More on these stories and other news below!
Don't forget you can get 3 solar quotes from trusted solar installers at our website - and everyone can also stay in touch with what's happening on SQ via our Facebook page.
Regards,
SQ VIEWS
The ACCC Wants To Lower Electricity Prices Even If It Kills You
Ending the "solar rebate" will save households $18 a year in the short term and kill people while increasing prices in the long term. Nice one ACCC.
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SOLAR NEWS
Flinders Power Fined A Pittance Over Port Augusta Dust Event
South Australia’s Environment Protection Authority has reportedly fined Flinders Power just $2,200 for a dust and coal fly-ash event that impacted Port Augusta residents last year.
Tasmania’s “Battery Of The Nation” Info Sessions Start Next Week
Hydro Tasmania will be hosting community information sessions around the state regarding its pumped hydro storage plans over the coming weeks.
Green Light For Queensland’s Rodds Bay Solar Farm
Gladstone Regional Council has approved the development application for Rodds Bay Solar Farm, a 300MW PV-based facility to be built near the township of Bororen; approximately 50km south of Gladstone.
SA Water “Project Zero” Solar Companies Shortlisted
Four solar companies have been shortlisted to tender for the installation of 500,000 solar panels on key SA Water infrastructure.
More Support For Renewables In Victoria
The Victorian Government has stumped up more funding to help the state towards its renewable energy goals and low-carbon economy aspirations.
Australian Solar Subsidy Threat : More Reactions
With the dust settling (a little) after the ACCC suggested axing Australia’s solar subsidy prematurely, more have weighed in on the recommendation.
Broome’s Battle For Home Solar Power Continues
Western Australia’s Broome may be bathed in sunshine, but most residents who want to install solar panels still can’t take advantage of its bountiful solar energy resources.
ACCC Wants Solar Subsidy Axed
Solar supporters are in shock after an ACCC report published last week recommended Australia’s small-scale renewable energy scheme should be wound down and abolished by 2021.
Germany’s Renewables Beat Coal Electricity Generation In H1
Renewable energy’s share of electricity generation in Germany for the first half of this year exceeded that of brown and black coal combined for the first time.
Study: Air Pollution Boosts Diabetes Risk
While humanity really didn’t need another reason to distance itself from coal and fully embrace renewables + storage, yet another good one has emerged – to help reduce new cases of Type 2 diabetes.
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