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The Battle of Solar and the Grid

Posted by Sam Quennell on 05-Feb-2020 14:21:12

There’s no doubt Australia is playing its part in embracing renewable energy and contributing to the fight against climate change. After all, we as a country did commit to the Paris Agreement. What we didn’t plan for…was the grid being overloaded and network distributors placing export limitations on residential solar systems. Thus, the debate started as to whether it’s fair that two houses side-by-side don’t have the same benefits of solar purely because of the date of installation. The reality is electricity was never meant to move in two directions.

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Topics: incentives, electricity retailer, grid connection, voltage, electricity price

Exclusive PowerResponse Opportunity

Posted by Lillie Gredley on 17-Jul-2018 14:35:52

Eko Energy are pleased to invite customers to join EnergyAustralia's PowerResponse program.

The PowerResponse program received funding as part of ARENA's Advancing Renewables Program - Demand Response and is available for a limited time only. Join and receive:

  • Discounted electricity rate from EnergyAustralia
  • $1,000 credit on your bill
  • Additional credits for each demand response event*
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Topics: renewable energy, solar energy, battery storage, sustainability, residential solar, incentives, solar pv, electricity retailer, grid connection, demand response