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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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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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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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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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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 – 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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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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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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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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