A leading Australian energy retailer urges its tens of thousands of residential gas customers to go electric, in a deal that offers to wipe the network disconnection cost. Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry. Two completely off-grid solar, battery and diesel generator systems have gone live in New South Wales, owned and operated by a network company. Is this the new norm? "Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand. For a typically slow month, April 2024 has neared record levels of new rooftop solar installs thanks to an early Easter and a strong showing from the Sunshine State. AGL Energy completes installation of a huge stand-alone solar and battery microgrid that will power a commercial almond orchard and slash its use of diesel fuel. Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer says its retail network has more than doubled over the past year to include around 100 partners nationwide. Solar for Apartments Program offers up to $100,000 to eligible bodies corporate, 50% as a grant and the other 50% a repayable, zero-interest loan. State government-backed rebate designed to install bulk residential rooftop PV and electric hot water has attracted bids for almost four times the funding on offer. People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard. New Zealand company unveils plans to start making its new-look lead acid home batteries in Australia by October 2026 – and sell them for half the price of a Tesla Powerwall. Singaporean solar manufacturer launches new line of rooftop solar panels featuring a unique cell design and circuitry and "cradle to cradle" certification. Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage. Australian households could save $9.3 billion on energy bills each year by investing in the 46 GW of untapped solar potential of residential rooftops across the nation, new report finds.
The latest annual Australian Battery Market Report from SunWiz has turned up an interesting trend for 2023: shrinking average battery capacity of household systems. One of the world’s largest PV module manufacturers produces the first of its Neo Green panels – made in “Zero Carbon Factory” certified facilities.
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Energy retailer offers rebates to help customers say goodbye to fossil gas
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
Networks embrace stand-alone power as solar and batteries beat out poles and wires
Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
Rooftop solar growth nears record levels, led by Queensland and commercial installs
Off-grid solar and battery system “twice the size of the MCG” slashes almond farm energy bill
Australian made solar panels now available through more than 100 retailers
Solar apartments: State opens offer of up to $100,000 to install shared rooftop PV
Home electrification rebate flooded with interest as gas exodus gears up
Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric
Home battery upstart takes on Tesla with new spin on lead acid – made in Australia
New rooftop panel line promises high efficiency and “cradle to cradle” sustainability
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
Untapped rooftop solar: Australian homes could save $9.3 billion a year, UNSW study finds
As rooftop solar systems get bigger, home battery systems are getting smaller
JinkoSolar produces its first “zero carbon” Neo Green panels