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Sungevity to offer Pay-as-you-go solar PV in Australia

May 8th, 2012 // 9:04 am @

Solar PV may become even more accessible to Australians, with Californian based solar company, Sungevity set to offer solar leasing options. Read more here: http://reneweconomy.com.au/2012/pay-as-you-go-solar-pv-arrives-in-australia-96232 Written by Giles Parkinson, www.reneweconomy.com.au, 20 April 2012

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New technology set to increase solar panel efficiency

April 18th, 2012 // 1:23 pm @

Sydney Uni unveil new technology that could increase solar panel efficiency by up to 40 per cent. Read the full article, Sydney Uni hails major solar PV breakthrough, by Giles Parkinson, www.reneweconomy.com.au  

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Ergon Energy predicts a solar rush

April 3rd, 2012 // 1:08 pm @

Written by Giles Parkinson, www.reneweconomy.com.au, 5th March 2012 Ergon Energy is predicting a rush of installations of solar PV in the lead-up to the flagged reduction in the federal Government’s Solar Credits rebate from July 1, when the multiplier is reduced from three to two, Energy Matters reports. ”We are expecting a significant increase in the [...]

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Electricity price hikes forcing more efficient energy use

April 2nd, 2012 // 8:56 am @

With electricity prices surging, it is imperative that we use our energy more efficiently and look for more cost effective ‘clean’ energy resources. However, electricity prices are not only hurting households, but are skyrocketing throughout all sectors. Read more in “Primed for a power surge”, written by Keith Orchison, www.climatespectator.com.au, 30th March 2012

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Install solar today to get in before the government rebate is reduced

March 21st, 2012 // 1:52 pm @

CB Solar recently exhibited at the Courier Mail Brisbane Home Show. The show was a great success, with overwhelming enquiry about solar.  We received good feedback on our stand, with people commenting on how refreshing it was to speak to a solar company who provide answers and tell it like it is.  With CB Solar you’ll know what [...]

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With Solar PV prices decreasing, the goal of making solar cheaper than fossil fuels by 2020 is a growing reality.

March 19th, 2012 // 1:21 pm @

Now US says solar PV to be cheaper than fossil fuels by 2020 By Giles Parkinson, www.reneweconomy.com.au, 5 March 2012 The sharp slump in solar PV prices has caused a dramatic re-evaluation of the technology cost and potential for solar by the world’s largest energy consumers – the US, China, and India – over the [...]

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Pacific Hydro to establish its own energy retailing group

March 12th, 2012 // 8:17 am @

“Pacific Hydro, the largest independent renewable energy developer in Australia, is to establish its own energy retailing group in a bid to break the dominance of the big-three energy utilities, which it says have been an impediment to the development of renewables in the country.” Read more about the potential emergence of independent power producers [...]

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Solar PV is impacting Australian Electricity Retailers

March 8th, 2012 // 10:50 am @

Solar PV is having a dramatic impact on the bottom line for European utility companies, namely Germany and Italy. So much so that Germany has drastically cut government incentives for solar PV for homes (quicker and deeper than anticipated). While solar PV in Australia hasn’t has as great an impact on Electricity Retailers as European [...]

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How much money will a solar panel system save me?

February 22nd, 2012 // 3:18 pm @

When researching a solar panel system for your home, it’s important to keep in mind your financial and energy-saving goals.  Are you looking to reduce your electricity bill or eliminate it all together?  You can then match the right solar panel system to your budget. To determine which system is most appropriate for you, CB [...]

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Electric Cars: Will they replace fuel powered vehicles sooner than we think?

January 30th, 2012 // 1:09 pm @

According to Evan Thornley, CEO of Better Place Australia, “2012 is the year of the electric car. It’s the year we’ll look back on and say: that’s when the transformation started – the biggest and most profound transformation to transport in over a century. Every major car-maker in the world has electric models either in [...]

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