The Andrews government wants to enable more consumers and homeowners to make use of solar-powered energy. It initiated a new scheme in which eligible Victorian households get their solar installations done at half-price, including getting solar batteries and hot water rebates. The subsidising of solar installations and sales also lead to more unscrupulous retailers that…
DetailsThe Greens have entered the solar panel bidding war in New South Wales as the party wants to make the installation and integration of solar panel systems and solar storage to be mandatory in all newbuild homes. The party also wants to introduce a rebate of $2,000 for the introduction of panels plus battery combos…
DetailsThe Clean Energy Council wants you – the average voting Aussie – to send a clear clean energy message to Canberra before the federal election in May. The biggest advocate for the renewable energy sector believes that the country is at a crossroads and wants the electorate to decide the route (as long as it’s…
DetailsAs energy bills increase and households look to tighten their belts and save money, it is important that we look at ways of keeping our energy bills down. To do this, a quick DIY Home Energy Audit can help you to spot problems and put them right. The Queensland winter will soon be with us,…
DetailsThe special Storm Watch mode of Tesla’s Powerwall 2 home battery pack was activated when an upcoming cyclone was detected in order to ensure that light remained on in customer’s homes. This is a feature that was added last year and this ensures that storms are detected and energy is stored. Tesla described the feature…
DetailsNot-for-profit organisations and community benefit groups can all apply for grants of up to $35,000 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), as long as they get their skates on! These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, as long as they help the organisation to provide more services or enhance their existing…
DetailsSolar energy is a rapidly growing technology, especially in Queensland where it is looking likely that the relevant ‘green’ targets are going to be met by 2025. As traditional energy bills are increasing, it means that households have been paying more and more as time has gone by but now things are changing. Solar energy…
DetailsAs a leading supplier and installer of world-class solar power systems throughout South East Queensland, Halcol likes to get in on the action, so it’s no surprise that we’re joining our friends at the Brisbane Home Show in March. We’ll be one of the 280-plus exhibitors at the show, which runs from March 8 to March 10…
DetailsAs far as technology goes and the way in which we create power, solar power is up there as one of the most successful technological advances of our time. For decades, scientists have sought new ways to create power and new ways to reduce our use of fossil fuels. What’s more, they are also continuing…
DetailsSolar power is evolving at an amazing rate but as we head towards 2020, what are the new solar technologies that we should be expecting to see? Clear Solar Panels In 2020, you should expect to hear about huge buildings and skyscrapers completely powered by clean energy. You might think that clear solar panels are…
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