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Australian Solar Prices on the Plateau
Solar panel prices have fallen rapidly in recent years, however latest reports indicate that the industry will soon hit a pricing plateau. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has fallen dramatically over the past five years, unfortunately 2012 figures point to this being a failing trend.
Australian Solar Not So Aussie
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Proceedings have been launched against two solar panel manufacturers for falsely claiming their solar panels were Australian made. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims that Euro Solar and Australian Solar Panel ran advertising campaigns suggesting they make or supply Australian solar panels when they are in fact manufactured in China.
Victorian Solar Owners Urged to Check Their Bills
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Solar owners Victoria are encouraged to check their energy bills as many are missing out on the 60 cent feed-in tariff. Thanks to an administrative error by electricity retailers, over 200 homes and businesses who are eligible for the high tariff have been cut off.
China’s Solar Hits Gold Coast Shores
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JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd, based in China, has announced a move to Australia with JinkoSolar Australia Co. Ltd being based in Queensland. The Ormeau office, north of the Gold Coast, will serve as a sales and delivery hub, and house up to 5 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar modules.
South Australian’s Behind a Renewable Election
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With an election looming, a Port Augusta lobby group has found local residents are looking to ‘Vote 1’ for renewable energy solutions. A phone survey carried out in the electorate of Boothby found that more than half of the respondents are more likely to vote for candidates who support a local solar thermal power station development.
Australia Hits One Million Solar Home Milestone
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Since reaching the 23 million populace mark in April, Australia has hit another milestone – there are now over one million homes with rooftop solar panels.
Solar Farm & Cemetery Soon South of Canberra
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Tuggeranong will soon be home to a new solar farm after a proposal was submitted to the ACT Planning and Land Authority earlier this year.
Aussie Solar Maker Going for Commercial Solar Space
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Tindo Solar has announced it will begin developing panels for Australia’s commercial and government markets. The country’s only solar panel manufacturer will launch two companies, Tindo Commercial and Tindo Asset Management, with plans to offer business and government customers power purchase agreements.
University of NSW Gives Solar Silicon Super Powers
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Engineers from the University of New South Wales have created an innovative method to reduce the price of low-grade silicon, ultimately improving electrical efficiency and lower the cost of solar panels.