Entries by Jamo

International Polar Bear Day: Is solar energy the solution for a warming climate?

We’ve dedicated this blog post to the effects climate change is having on the Arctic in appreciation of International Polar Bear Day. Additionally, we’ll discuss if solar energy is a solution to a warming climate. Keep reading to learn more! Polar bears face a warming Arctic February 27th marks International Polar Bear Day. The worldwide […]

Updates to the Solar Victoria Portal

Solar Victoria has simplified their identity verification process to make it quicker for you to get a rebate, whilst also improving application security. When the update goes live, you will only need to enter details from any two documents to prove your identity making the process much easier. What does the update include? With the […]

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Early take-up shows strong demand for Solar SG’s VPP

Since launching in January this year, some 400 households across the country have signed up to be a part of Solar SG’s Virtual Power Plant. Called the Energy Plan, and launched in conjunction with Australia’s leading renewable energy software company, the program is a similar concept to other VPPs that give households access to the open […]

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How solar can stop bill shock

Installing solar has proven to be a great method for households to reduce their electricity bills and overall electricity usage. Thanks to Government incentives and falling costs, the payback times for solar systems and batteries is far less than it used to be and has become popular throughout Australia. Don’t let your bills get out […]

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Solar SG and Evergen partner to connect world’s largest VPP in Australia

Joint venture takes VPPs from trial to large scale reality driving significant benefits for consumers.  Australia’s leading solar battery storage provider, Solar SG, has joined forces with energy disrupter Evergen to create the world’s largest virtual power plant (VPP). The partnership brings together Evergen’s optimisation technology and ability to orchestrate VPPs via microgrids and demand […]

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How solar is recycled

The Australian energy industry landscape has experienced rapid technological change with increasing investment in renewable energy. Solar has become an affordable and dependable source of clean energy thanks to improved manufacturing and technology, but what happens to solar panels when they reach the end of their product life? More than 2 million Australian households have […]

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Solar Victoria Battery Rebate Update

The Victorian State Government has announced an expansion to their Solar Battery Rebate Scheme which provides a point of sale discount of up to $4,838 for eligible Victorian households off the purchase of a solar storage battery. A further 80 post codes now have access to the rebates, helping more households to save on the […]

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The advantages of solar power

As the most abundant energy source on the planet, solar power looks set to become one of our most important energy resources in the near future. Thanks to improved production and falling costs, solar energy is increasing its share of Australia’s energy production every year. There are many advantages to using solar power that make […]