Victoria government amends planning laws to protect the state’s more than 330,000 rooftop solar systems from being overshadowed by neighbouring developments.
Rooftop solar kept out of the shade with new Victoria planning rules
Sony commits to source 100% of electricity from renewables
One of the world’s largest electronics and entertainment companies commits to securing 100% of electricity for business from renewables by 2040, with interim goal of 30% by 2030.
Another remote indigenous community shifted to solar, as NT "transforms" power delivery
Warruwi remote NT indigenous community gets 175kW solar array, as Power & Water Corporation – with backing from ARENA – changes the way it delivers power.
Victoria town turns to solar and battery microgrid to beat blackouts
North-eastern Victoria town of Euroa wins state government backing to install 589kW of solar PV and up to 400kWh of battery storage in $6m microgrid project.
Battery grant for solar homes announced by Victorian government
Victoria Labor government announces subsidies of up to $5k to help 10,000 solar households install battery storage.
SA to offer home battery grants of up to $6000
SA Liberal says Home Battery Scheme will offer $100m in subsidies for up to 40,000 households to install battery storage.
New solar + battery round for Yackandandah, as 100% renewable plans take shape
North-east Victorian town forges ahead on 100% renewable plans, with new bulk-buy solar round, community retailer and microgrid projects.
Solar hot water providers recognise cheap solar PV as they shift to diverters
Solar hot water is not what it used to be. Solar diverters use excess rooftop PV to heat water – like a cheap battery. And solar hot water pioneer SolaHart is now on board.
La Trobe Uni adds solar carport at Albury-Wodonga campus
Victoria's La Trobe University has added another 100kW to its regional Albury-Wodonga campus, with a PV integrated carport.
Three new solar farms and battery storage system to power NT airports
A NAIF loan of $150m will help add more than 50MW of solar PV and one battery storage system to airports in the Northern Territory.
Australia rooftop solar charts another record month, even as prices edge up
Business still booming for rooftop solar, with 142MW installed in August and NSW taking the lead and Victoria slowing slight fall.
Farmers to flock to solar and battery storage, as power costs bite
Survey reveals more than three-quarters of Australia's farmers plan to invest in solar and battery storage – and 20% are considering wind turbines, Angus Taylor – as the cost of power becomes a major agribusiness concern.
Energy Locals takes aim at "big three" with wholesale electricity offer
Retail power upstart launches new membership service that offers flat weekly fee, and electricity at “wholesale” market prices.
PV, pedal power and partnership: Microgrid statues planned for Portland parks
US city of Portland and three partners launch pilot to offer emergency microgrid support in a park statue that will charge cell phones and store emergency supplies.
Origin to build 5MW virtual power plant in Victoria, from rooftop solar and storage
Origin wins $4.5m Victorian govt grant to build 5MW microgrid using the solar and battery storage of up to 650 customers.
Vicinity extends commercial solar + storage rollout to $75m, five states
Retail asset manager Vicinity Centres extends solar and storage plans by further $50m, across another 17 shopping centres, to cut grid power usage by 40%.
