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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.
SQ blogger Ronald has published two interesting articles relating to electric vehicles this past week; one relating to electric car subsidies and another examining claims from Liberal MP Craig Kelly that EVs result in more greenhouse emissions than conventional petrol cars.
While on the topic of Mr. Kelly, it was recently reported he was the driving force behind the oddly-named "Monash Forum," a collective of MP's attempting to squash solar subsidies and revive coal power in Australia, which would include a taxpayer-funded "Hazelwood 2.0".
I know we write on Mr. Kelly's antics a bit, but it's really hard not to. He certainly makes Australia's energy scene more interesting and colourful.
In other news, investment in renewables in Australia was up 147 per cent last year, with solar power accounting for more than half the total invested. There's also perhaps a worrying trend of roofs in Australia being constructed that are unable to support solar panels.
Links to these stories and other SQ solar news from home and abroad below!
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SQ VIEWS
Should Electric Cars Be Subsidised?
It makes no sense to provide subsidies for electric cars. What we should do instead is take a polluter-pays approach to car greenhouse gas and toxic emissions.
Craig Kelly Wrong: Electric Cars Are Better For The Environment Than Petrol Ones
Craig Kelly MP has told Australians electric cars result in more greenhouse emissions than conventional petrol cars. He is wrong - and here's why. An in-depth look at how petrol, hybrid and electric cars stack up on emissions.
Australian Solar Systems Interest Index – April 2018
Curious about what fellow Australians are looking for in solar power systems? All is revealed in the latest SolarQuotes auSSII report, covering activity in March.
SOLAR NEWS
Apple And Google Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Goals
The two technology behemoths say they’ve achieved important renewable energy goals they set for themselves – and both have more renewables in the pipeline.
2018 Synergy Schools Solar Challenge Grand Final
It’s a big day for a bunch of kids in Perth and Bunbury today – the grand final of the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge, being held at Optus Stadium.
Unconventional Gas Could Totally Frack Up Emissions Efforts In The NT
Analysis of the final report into fracking in the Northern Territory reveals the practice could dwarf the emissions reduction benefits from the NT’s renewable energy aspirations.
Australian Renewable Energy Investment Up 147 Per Cent
Renewable energy investment in Australia jumped 147% last year to a record USD $8.5 billion (around AUD $11 billion at current exchange rates) – and solar power accounted for more than half that figure.
“Slender Roofs” Not Just An Issue For Commercial Solar
Australian commercial rooftops are reportedly increasingly being built without the strength to bear solar panels – is this happening with new houses too?
Progress On Tasmania’s First Large Scale Solar Farm Projects
Development applications for two proposed solar farms in Tasmania representing up to 17.5MW capacity combined have completed their public exhibition period.
Renewed Push For Coal Power In Australia – “Monash Manifesto” Unveiled
A bunch of Liberal/National party MPs have reportedly gotten together to form a little club called the Monash Forum, a major aim of which is to push for more coal-fired power generation in Australia.
Deakin University Solar Powered Microgrid Project Moving Along
Deakin University has called for contractors and suppliers to register their interest in working on the construction of its microgrid project.
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