Renewable Energy thinktank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has called for Port Augusta, South Australia’s ageing Playford B and Northern coal-fired power plants, which currently provide roughly 40% of […]
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Find the Best Solar PV Power System Deals in Mount Gambier, SA
Mount Gambier is the second most populous city in what is arguably Australia’s most ambitious state for renewable energy uptake. A number of factors make SA a great place to […]
First Tindo Karra 240 Solar Installation in Adelaide
The first installation using Australia’s own Tindo Karra 240 solar panels has been installed in Adelaide. […]
1-to-1 Solar Buyback vs Solar Feed-in Tariffs: The Economics
Most states in Australia currently have or have had some sort of Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme in place. Solar Feed-in Tariffs, which pay solar system owners a premium per kilowatt-hour […]
South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff: Minimum retailer payment comes into effect
A provision for a mandatory ‘retailer payment’ under South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme has come into effect as of 29 January 2012. The state’s Solar Feed-in Tariff scheme is […]
The benefits of solar power to the electricity grid
A future where Australia’s power needs are met by renewable energy sources will demand substantial alterations to the way that electricity is generated and distributed. This point was recently highlighted […]
Australia to see 37% average rise in electricity prices by 2014
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a comprehensive review of the future of electricity prices across Australia. This report lends substance to speculation about the topic of energy […]
How much is the new Transitional SA feed-in tariff? ESCOSA
South Australia’s independent industry regulatory body–The Essential Services Commission of South Australia, or ESCOSA–has released a draft determination about its recommendations for the electricity retailers’ contribution to the state’s Transitional […]
SA and Victoria Solar Feed-in Tariff Schemes enter next phase
30 Sept 2011 was the last day for paperwork to be in for both the 44c/kWh South Australia solar feed-in tariff and the 60c/kWh Victoria Premium solar feed-in […]
Changes to South Australia Solar Power Feed-in Tariff Legislation
Some of the information below may be out of date. For the most up-to-date information on the state of South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff incentives, see the South Australia Solar […]
SA feed in tariff changes: Results from parliamentary debate
South Australia now offers a rate of 23c/kWh for solar energy exported to the grid. For the most up-to-date information on South Australia Solar Feed-in Tariff incentive rates, see the […]
SA Feed-in Tariff: Rumours about sudden changes
SA solar customers must have received approval to connect to the grid by 30 September in order to take advantage of South Australia’s 44c/kWh feed-in tariff. (Get a free solar quote comparison of the […]
Getting Grid-Connected in your State or Territory
You are a faced with a slight conundrum: you’re considering installing a solar energy system (photovoltaic or PV) in your home and you’re looking into connecting solar to the grid […]
