How is a Solar PPA Price Calculated?
While solar energy is freely generated from the sun, it is important to note that there are still costs associated with harnessing that...
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May 18, 20227 min
Are you voting for Australian Carbon Credit Units? The history of ACCUs and their likely future.
With increasing awareness and acknowledgement of climate change sustainability has become more prominent on the political agenda. In...
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Feb 3, 20224 min
The Importance of Having Solar PV Recycling Facilities in Australia
The introduction of Photovoltaics (PV) systems, electronic devices that convert the sunlight into electricity, has increased considerably...
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Nov 25, 20214 min
Are Solar Power Purchase Agreements Worth it?
A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financing model for solar panels that allows the business to reap the benefits of solar...
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Sep 29, 20214 min
Solar Energy isn’t Free
There is a common misconception that solar energy means zero costs on the energy bill. We thought to put finally put this myth to rest.
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Aug 11, 20215 min
Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) for Solar Installations
What are Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)? An increase in commercial rebates and a change of regulation around solar...
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Jun 15, 20214 min
Inverter End of Life Solutions
Solar energy has been growing at an unprecedented rate throughout the twentieth century. In Australia alone solar PV produced 5.3 % of...
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May 13, 20215 min
Inverter lifetime, performance and reliability
In recent years, solar power has become very popular in the renewable energy industry. Solar systems have two main components: solar...
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Apr 13, 20213 min
The role of Solar Power Purchase Agreements in the road to net zero emissions
Transitioning our energy supply is a key step towards combating climate change, playing a pivotal role in the goal of Net Zero emissions...
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Mar 1, 20216 min
What is “Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE)” and why is it important?
With the financial ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to be felt, businesses are increasingly looking for ways to reduce...
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Jan 5, 20214 min
The History of the Solar Power Purchase Agreements (Solar PPA)
What is a Solar PPA? The solar power purchase agreement (Solar PPA) more specifically, a behind-the-meter solar power purchase agreement...
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Dec 23, 20203 min
Victoria’s 6 Renewable Energy Zones
In the coming decade as Australia retires its ageing coal-fired plants, it will need to significantly invest in new generation and...
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Nov 16, 20204 min
A World Powered by Renewables: Our Commitment to the Energy Terrain Vision
Benefiting Communities 1% at a Time Energy Terrain’s vision is to see a world powered by renewables. Our service in delivering Solar...
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Oct 21, 20205 min
Alternatives for used panel disposal - Overcoming the solar e-waste problem in the years to come
In recent years, the solar photovoltaic (PV) panel industry has boomed. They have the ability to generate reliable clean power, however,...
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Sep 30, 20206 min
Shifting to Solar Offers Practical Benefits for Economic Recovery
As Australia eases out of lockdown, people are turning their attention towards propositions on how best to restabilise the economy....
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Aug 31, 20204 min
The Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy
Australia has a well-known potential for solar energy. It is one of the sunniest places on Earth. In 2015, Australia committed to reduce...
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Jul 30, 20203 min
What is the Best Size of Rooftop Solar Array for your Business?
With Australia being one of the sunniest places on Earth and the price of solar PV systems continuing to go down, going solar is a simple...
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Jun 19, 20203 min
Solar Energy as a Pathway Towards Sustainability for Businesses
How does sustainability influence consumers' behaviours? In this article we explore how environmental responsibility impacts on the...
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May 20, 20203 min
Solar Energy as part of the economy recovery post COVID-19 lockdown
The global pandemic has set in motion a cascade of events that has affected our everyday activities. Now, as the restrictions start to...
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Apr 8, 20202 min
Opportunities and Challenges for solar and storage under COVID-19
Covid-19 has drastically changed our reality in just a few months, and will certainly have an impact in our near future. What has the...
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Sep 20, 20193 min
Barriers to Getting a Solar Power System and How to Get Around Them
Switching to solar power can be an intimidating prospect for some. After all, many of us have been used to just paying their energy bills...
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