Regulator says hundreds of thousands of customers are on more expensive versions of retail electricity plans that offer a cheaper alternative under the same name. Is this the first indicator of a plateau? Latest data shows Australia's booming home battery market being tempered by industry constraints. The federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has been an enormous success, but it has also pushed industry to "capacity" and changed the fabric of the market. Chris Bowen says a "remarkable" 100,000 home batteries installed since start of federal rebate scheme, making a total of 2 GWh of capacity. Smart Energy Council's David McElrea on why federal Labor must make some urgent changes to its super successful Cheaper Home Batteries scheme – and what those changes might be. Plus news of the week. Gas retailer launches home solar and storage “one-stop shop” it hopes will help consumers to find the right panels and batteries "in minutes." Ten regional towns have been told their gas supply will be shut off because it is too expensive. But instead of going electric, many are getting LPG. Environment Victoria's Kat Lucas-Healey explains what's going wrong. GoodWe's Dean Williamson gives an insider's view of the home battery boom, talks new products, and sends brand growth through to the keeper. Plus news of the week. State government launches $5 million grant program to help community energy groups and not-for-profits help households get off gas, go solar and cut energy use. CEFC backs Sydney-based company's rollout of more than 200 MW VPP of commercial- and industrial-scale rooftop solar and battery projects across Australia. Justice and Equity Centre's Craig Memery warns renters, shift workers and anyone who can’t move their energy use to the middle of the day could end up subsidising those who can. WA virtual power plant provider wins federal government backing to extend its "end-to-end" home solar and storage offering to more Australian states. Gentailer launches suite of new home battery-based products to capture its share of the federal rebate boom. Just don't mention "virtual power plants." Twenty councils across two states share in over $9m in federal funding to finance a variety of community energy upgrades. RE-Alliance’s national director, Andrew Bray, discusses how the energy transition can deliver important consumer benefits, particularly in housing.
New bifacial rooftop solar module arrives in Australia with N-type back-contact, dual-glass and a a 30-year linear performance warranty.
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