Have you heard the one about non-solar homes paying the cost to networks of accommodating solar households? New report from regulator suggests it's not a thing. Australia has notched up a new renewable energy milestone, with the number of households around the country to have installed rooftop solar passing the four million mark. Five months after it was first announced, NSW launches its home battery incentive, offering up to $2,400 discounts on solar storage and rebates to join VPPs. A two-year campaign led by the local community of the 2515 postcode has resulted in world-first pilot project. A 1944 report recommended the Australian government should encourage the building of more climate-responsive and healthy homes. So, what happened? One of Australia's biggest rooftop solar retailers and installers revealed as the subject of compliance action for making false rebate submissions. An update on how Victoria's State Electricity Commission is rolling out their one-stop-shops for home electrification. In our final episode for the year, SunWiz's Warwick Johnston on the highs and the lows of 2024 for rooftop PV, home batteries and all those who make the industry tick. Plus the news of the week. Regulator report finds that little-understood but increasingly common demand tariffs can add up to $800 to an annual electricity bill, often without any warning. Have you heard the one about non-solar homes paying the cost to networks of accommodating solar households? New report from regulator suggests it's not a thing. Four good quality solar panels - costing around $500 - would produce enough power for an EV for 20 years. Low cost solar is an incredible opportunity we should not ignore. The gas war still burns: “We need to think about how to stop misinformation going to households and how to get the right guidelines for people.” IEEFA's Amandine Denis-Ryan explains why new gas supplies are not needed in the long term, and why we urgently need a nationwide plan for electrification. Three simple, effective ways to stop your solar electricity going to waste. Clean Energy Regulator issues fresh reminder to follow the rules governing the rooftop solar industry or face exclusion from the federal rebate scheme. China giant unveils new inverter series in Australia and New Zealand, high-voltage hybrid inverter for use in residential applications.
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