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In November 2010 Ray Hadley raises an issue about a ‘dodgy’ solar install for one of his mates (Bob) and LJW Solar visited the site to give an opinion on this install. Click here to listen: 2GB Radio Huon with Ray Hadley 2010 This is that interview, which covers a bit about safety issues, poor [...]

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Solar Power Feed in tariffs around Australia

by LJW Solar on September 28, 2011

NSW last updated 28th Sept 2011. Currently a net feed in tariff is offered. This means you use the power yourself (thus reducing your bill by your own marginal billable rate of electricity). Any surplus power you produce is exported to the grid and you may be paid up to 8c per kWh. There is [...]

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Due to the net metering in effect in NSW, the more you pay for power, the better off you are with solar power. Many country areas have a higher tariff imposed on them. In Sydney, for example, depending on who the retailer is, power can cost from 20 to 25c per kWh. In country areas, [...]

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NSW Solar feed in tariffs explained

by LJW Solar on October 3, 2011

Since May 2011, the feed in tariff has changed from 20c gross to a net feed in tariff with almost no reward for exporting power back to the grid. Here are some summaries, if you want to read all the detail about it. Solar Summit Stage 1 Solar Summit-Stage1 Factsheet. Solar Summit 2 summary. It [...]

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New Scientist: Power paradox – is green clean?

by LJW Solar on February 20, 2012

As energy demand grows, even alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and nuclear fusion could begin to affect the climate Full article here Editorial: “Taking the long view on the world’s energy supplies” “A better, richer and happier life for all our citizens.” That’s the American dream. In practice, it means living in a [...]

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Suntech Weathers Turmoil in Solar Industry

by LJW Solar on February 20, 2012

See original article here By AARON BACK China-based Suntech, the world’s largest producer of solar panels, hasn’t been immune to turmoil in the industry world-wide, but the company’s founder and chief executive, Shi Zhengrong, believes increasing consolidation in the sector will buoy large players. Dr. Shi is a foreign-educated solar scientist. He earned a Ph.D. [...]

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Solar installations checked for faults

by LJW Solar on February 20, 2012

Solar installations checked for faults – see original article here LJW Solar has a solution for fire safety that it is currently demonstrating to fire services and SES. It is a portable solution for covering panels with a blocking foam. For more information please call Luke Williams on 1300 792 011. Eleanor Bell reported this [...]

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World’s quietest wind turbine

by LJW Solar on February 20, 2012

Original article here It’s great to see Australia leading the way in what may well be a worldwide success story. Australian Company Launches World’s Quietest Wind Turbine Published on October 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM Australian renewable energy innovation continues to lead the way with the launch of the worlds’ quietest wind turbine, released to [...]

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AGL to pass on carbon tax cost

by LJW Solar on February 20, 2012

Original article David Nankervis From: Sunday Mail (SA) February 18, 2012 10:00pm TENS of thousands of South Australian householders face a $150 power price hike as the first effects of the controversial carbon tax hit home. The state’s largest energy retailer, AGL, has revealed it wants to slug customers an extra $150 on the average [...]

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Victoria Issues Paper on Feed in Tariff

by LJW Solar on February 19, 2012

A full report is due in May 2012 from VCEC. This is an interim issues paper. VCEC Victoria Feed-in Tariff Inquiry Issues Paper

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50kW commercial project

February 19, 2012

from AZOCleantech (not an LJW project, this is is our type of project though – these types of systems have an extraordinary payback period of 5-6 years) Veolia Successfully Uses Solar Power at New South Wales Facility Published on February 18, 2012 at 3:35 AM By Cameron Chai Veolia Environmental Services, one of the largest [...]

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Last Man Standing

February 13, 2012

There has been such turbulence in the solar industry in the last few years that many have dubbbed it the “solar coaster”. The industry has been through a boom and bust cycle spurred by generous government subsidies (upfront assistance) and generous feed in tariffs (ongoing assistance). Then the removal of these benefits. In fact, the [...]

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The sun has risen on solar power (Australian Financial Review)

February 13, 2012

Of course WE know that solar is fantastic, but it is nice when the media agrees with us from time to time. This article talks about “big solar” – the Solar Flagship projects. From John Grimes, article in Australian Financial Review (see full article here) The government’s decision to recast its Solar Flagships program has [...]

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Solar Power as an investment

February 13, 2012

There are numerous reasons to look at solar including the environmental benefit. In many cases, it is good old fashioned self interest that wins the day. And solar certainly ticks the box for being a sound return on investment, often with a payback period of just 5 to 6 years for households or business. Here’s [...]

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