Read Neil Barrett’s column in The Midland Express (week 7, 19/8/2014) on MASH+ and Powercor, hybrid systems and electricity retailers. Here’s an extract: “One of the most common questions I’ve received from readers is “How can I get away from the electricity company altogether?”, says Neil Barrett of The Hub Foundation. “Most callers are aware that […]
Solar Matters, Week 6
Read Neil Barrett’s column in The Midland Express (week 6, 11/8/2014) on landlords and solar, solar uptake in Germany vs Australia, and getting solar panels on heritage homes. Here’s an extract: “One of the biggest barriers to the growth of solar in Australia is the lack of incentives for landlords. As a result, very few rented houses have […]
Solar Matters, Week 5
Read Neil Barrett’s column in The Midland Express (week 5, 4/8/2014) on the environmental performance of the Trina solar panels used on the MASH+ project, the falling price of solar, and how retailers are making unfair profits from the excess solar power generated by householders. Here’s an extract: “When most of us export excess solar power at only eight […]
Just passed 200 MASH+ registrations!
MASH+ has broken through the 200 mark! We now have 200+ registrations of interest from Shire residents who are interested in ‘going solar’. Interesting fact: our clients are ordering an average of 4kW (16 panels) which is in line with the national trend. Now, our job is to deliver great service in the delivery process! […]
Heritage overlays and heritage-listed houses
At our Info Meetings in Castlemaine and Maldon on 10th and 16th July, several questions were asked about the impact of heritage overlays and the Victorian Heritage Register on solar pv development. The Shire’s Acting Manager Development Services, Daniel Borton, has advised that “Heritage Overlays exist throughout the shire. Before installing solar, you should check […]
Solar Matters, Week 4
Read Neil Barrett’s column in The Midland Express (week 4, 29/7/2014) on how to work out the full contribution solar makes to your hip pocket, the latest on the RET (Renewable Energy Target) and how local businessman, Doug Hansford, and his tenants are benefiting from his investment in solar panels on Geo Clark Place office and retail complex in Castlemaine. […]
