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Is Solar Power Really a Middle-Class Thing?
Residential solar power in Australia has risen at an astonishing rate since 2008, but it seems that the middle-class households are at the vanguard of this movement. They’re affluent enough to install Read more
Spring into Solar and Save
Spring into Solar and Save We have recently launched our Spring into Solar and Save competition. This competition will see some lucky customer winning the first prize of either a 5kW solar power syste Read more
Solar Panel Recycling Takes Off
Europe’s first dedicated PV panel recycling facility opened in France back in June. The plant, in Rousset, France, is operated by Veolia and is expected to recover 1,300 tonnes of material in the firs Read more
Join Halcol at the Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan, Camping and Boating Expo!
Join Halcol at the Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan, Camping and Boating Expo! The expo is running from October 12 to October 14 at Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina QLD 457 Read more
Halcol Energy at All-Energy Conference
We recently attended the All-Energy Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne. Australia’s largest clean and renewable energy event was a packed two-day program of speakers, exhibitors, networking events Read more
Diabetes Linked to Air Pollution
We didn’t really need another reason to ditch coal and turn to renewables, but it seems we have one – avoiding diabetes. Almost 300 Australians are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) every day and t Read more
Tesla Panels Just Right for Sunshine Coast
The future of sustainable energy You can’t have failed to hear about Tesla’s solar storage battery, The Powerwall in recent months. It’s basically a domestic battery system that stores the energy crea Read more
Is it Worth Getting Your Solar on Finance?
If you’re worried about the seemingly-inexorable rise of your energy bills but you can’t quite manage the upfront costs of installing a solar power system, then one avenue for you may be buying your s Read more
Have ABN, Will Get a Solar Tax Rebate!
If you own or manage a small business – with an income of under $10 million – then investing in a solar power system for the premises may be extra beneficial to you over the next few years. You’ll not Read more
Rodds Bay Solar Farm Green-lit
Rodds Bay Solar Farm can go ahead following Gladstone Regional Council’s approval of the development application. The 300MW solar facility will be built near Bororen, around 50km south of Gladstone. G Read more