Some energy leaders are calling for an end to solar subsidies as the solar industry enjoys exponential growth. Six solar panels are installed every minute in Australia, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). Furthermore, solar costs have also fallen steadily over the last decade.
One of the manufacturing giants in the solar industry is Hanwha Q Cells, a company with a vast domain in the production of high-quality solar panels.
Cairns families are being urged to take advantage of tropical North Queensland’s sunny climate by applying for an interest free loan of up to $4500 from the state government to help purchase a new solar system.
According to Energy Minister Anthony Lynham and Fire and Emergency Services Minister and Member for Barron River Craig Crawford recently did a home visit to a local resident in Redlynch, who had recently installed a solar system under the interest free loan program.
The Clean Energy Council announced the winners of the 2018 Solar Design and Installation Awards, at the All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne.
Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton said the 2018 winners have continued to raise the bar, highlighting the growth and innovation that the Australian solar industry now not only embodies but expects.