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Stanwell blames solar for decline in fossil fuel baseload
Queensland government owned generator says rooftop solar is cutting demand and lowering prices. It hopes LNG industry can deliver a ‘resurgence’ in coal-fired generation.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 1, 2013

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Energex says rooftop solar is trashing its business model
Queensland network operator Energex has conceded that its century-old business model is under threat from the increased use of rooftop solar, and a growing interest among its 1.3 million consumers to produce and manage their own energy needs. It’s not the only network operator to feel the heat.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 30, 2013

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Czech follows Spain in deciding to tax output from solar power
Czech Republic joins Spain in effort to curb solar growth, as Senate approves plans to extend 10% solar tax and cut renewable energy subsidies.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2013

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German solar storage could be win-win for Australian households
SMA set to mass market its award-winning household solar storage systems: technology that could cut Australian power bills, and our reliance on the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 25, 2013

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Solar dawns on southern tea parties
In southern US states like Georgia, where nuclear costs are marching higher, even the ultra-conservative Tea Party is calling for fair access to solar energy.
Mike Jacobs

Jun 4, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Super-sizing rooftop solar systems
The average Australia rooftop solar system has doubled in size to 3kW, and 5kW systems are now the rage. In California, the average is 8.5kW.
Giles Parkinson

May 28, 2013

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1m solar rooftops – where will the next million come from?
The next million rooftops won’t come as quickly as the first. But Queensland continue to dominate solar hot spots, despite removal of tariffs.
Warwick Johnston

Apr 25, 2013

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Rooftop solar could power all households, slash electricity prices
Study finds that installing solar PV on every suitable rooftop could supply 134.8% of Australia’s residential electricity needs, cut prices to 7c/kWh.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 27, 2013

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Solar companies join with NGOs on solar leasing, referral rewards
Ingenero and Sungevity Australia join forces with green groups to push new rooftop solar offers, including leasing and referral rewards.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 26, 2013

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