A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
Community solar garden using second-hand panels among NSW grant recipients
Two regional NSW businesses have won state funding towards initiatives being developed to address Australia’s growing solar panel waste problem.
Planted green roofs deliver a boost to solar output, study reveals
Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.
Plenty of promise for solar households, but ESB report delivers no windfalls
Some mainstream media hot takes on the ESB's long-awaited market redesign paint solar households as big winners. But is that accurate?
Solar export rule not the consumer “win” it’s cracked up to be
The AEMC decision to allow solar export charging was widely reported in the mainstream media as a win for consumers. It is not – and here's why.
How to build a renewable microgrid: Monash Uni launches interactive “toolbox”
The team behind Monash University's ground-breaking solar and battery microgrid has developed an interactive how-to guide for other businesses and organisations.
Powercor turns to community batteries to boost solar exports in PV hotspots
One of Australia's top rooftop solar postcodes will be the site of a new community battery, as Victorian networks plan rollout of up to 12 more.
Australia-first community battery trial delivers bill savings and some key lessons
An Australian-first ARENA-backed community battery storage trial in WA has achieved its main objectives, but might be most valuable for the lessons learnt.
Cyclone hit Kalbarri gets ready to welcome wind, solar and battery microgrid
Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.
Home battery boost as NSW removes need to get planning permit for installations
A significant speed hump to home battery uptake in New South Wales looks set to be removed, with proposed changes to state planning rules.
Autonomous Energy emerges from administration with management buyout
One of the sector’s oldest and most successful companies has been pulled out of administration and given a new start under management ownership.
What does the “solar tax” mean for consumers? Here are six key takeaways
Here are 6 key takeaways from the AEMC’s decision on the proposed solar tax. Number 1. It’s complicated!
“We’re going off grid:” Consumers want resilient systems after bushfire outages
Consumers say they want to go off-grid, or at least have smarter and more resilient community-based power supplies, after big outages caused by bushfires.
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an "enormous milestone."
Kimberley town taps solar and battery to cut energy costs, boost resilience
Solar on 13 buildings – including at the local pool – to save remote WA town $170,000 a year on electricity costs, with more solar and a community battery to come.
Complicated, costly and frustrating: How to avoid getting burnt on home solar
New research shows we need better support for the millions of Australian households and businesses that have invested in new, clean energy technologies.
