Commercial PV Masterclass – now with free steak knives!
As you may be aware, next week we hit the road again for round two of the EcoGen MasterClass – “Commercial Solar; your questions answered“. On the back of the previous roadshow, we spoke with hundreds...
View ArticleBREAKING: Combet cancels Christmas for solar installers – Solar multiplier...
Big news today is the very disappointing announcement by Minister Combet to bring forward the reduction of the Solar Multiplier by 6 months to January 1st 2013. It appears that the minister has...
View ArticleGet set for a shift in Australian Commercial PV
Over the last few weeks I was fortunate to get the opportunity to speak at 10 different events from Townsville to Perth and a whole lot of cities in between. If you really want to understand what’s...
View ArticleBREAKING; NSW GFIT customers can now upgrade!
Completely out of left field, I learned today that the NSW Department of Trade and Investment recently updated its web site and the rules around PV upgrades in NSW. Previously, upgrading your capacity...
View ArticleNSW GFIT update
Last week I published a story about the recent changes to the NSW DTI’s web site which had been brought to my attention. I spent a lot of time trying to unravel the detail and some of the implications...
View ArticleSolar farming in the rural sector
ABC radio interviewed us today following the release of AEMOs report that modelled 100% renewables in Australia. In their report they found there were some challenges but from an operational and...
View ArticleSolar safety – time to learn from the past?
Being a solar business consultant means we get to talk to hundreds of solar companies large and small about a huge range of issues. Strategy, tactics, marketing, web design products and safety are just...
View ArticleQld Energy Minister distorts the facts on energy and PV
Queensland’s Minister for Energy and Water Supply The Honourable Mark McArdle wasn’t very honourable this week. In his press release dated May 30th 2013″Green Costs driving up electricity prices” he...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The solar scapegoat, the death spiral and State budgets
Here are some simple facts for you that help to describe why the Queensland Government is in panic about electricity and clearly looking for solar scapegoats. Fact 1: According the State Budget...
View ArticleEU imposes tariffs on Chinese solar panels
Yesterday, the European Commission unanimously decided to impose provisional tariffs on solar panels imported into Europe from China. Quoting from the European Trade Commissioner’s memo “The tariffs...
View ArticleACT takes the chop to its FIT
The ACT announced today that one Australia’s few remaining “1 for 1″ solar tariffs is being axed from July 1st 2013. The tariff was offered by the incumbent electricity retailer (ACTEW/AGL) which is a...
View ArticleCommercial solar and the split incentive
DibbsBarker are a specialist legal firm who have been doing some great work in the renewables sector. The following article published today highlights some of the challenges associated with the split...
View ArticleKRuddy time for solar in Australia
OMG, what a week; what a half year and what a complete debacle the Australian solar industry is facing. Whether you are a fan of Kevin Rudd of not, I haven’t met a single person yet who thinks this...
View ArticleHave you helped manufacturers to install solar?
With all the entertaining political stuff going on a thought struck me today; I know lots of you are doing commercial installations and many of you are taking advantage of the Clean technology...
View ArticleBias, smokescreens, climate change and renewable insurance
Maurice Newman (former Australian Securities Exchange & ABC Chairman) put pen to paper in today’s Australian newspaper with an article ironically titled “Climate change science has become an...
View ArticleWant to start a Solar Business?
Solar Business entry strategies are a speciality. The opportunities in our industry are huge – but the pitfalls are many. We specialise in simple, practical advice backed by huge experience and vast...
View ArticleSolar Leasing – the “new, new normal” ?
Historically, survey after survey has described the upfront cost as the major barrier that prevents house holders from adopting solar more widely. While ever reasonably sized system costs were beyond a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Infographic-Climate Commission Solar Statistics
australian solar qld stats Solar costs and jobs solar leaderboard solar metrics Post expires at 10:59am on Wednesday August 7th, 2013 The post Infographic-Climate Commission Solar Statistics appeared...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Seeking balanced views on solar and climate change
Between personal bias, the media and vested interests it’s no wonder much of our population is confused about what to believe when it comes to solar and climate change. My father is no rocket...
View ArticleBREAKING – WA announces “solar sucks” (sort of)
Here we go again, Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has today announced budget cuts including an astounding announcement to retrospectively reduce FITs for solar. This is a matter of sovereign...
View Article