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.
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
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.
Landlords join call for rebates to help renters and apartments get solar and go electric
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.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Australia loses it on solar
Australia falls out of global top 10 solar countries. Plus: GridBeyond's Michael Phelan on the rise of VPPs; and battery rebates.
Home battery upstart takes on Tesla with new spin on lead acid – made in Australia
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.
New rooftop panel line promises high efficiency and “cradle to cradle” sustainability
Singaporean solar manufacturer launches new line of rooftop solar panels featuring a unique cell design and circuitry and "cradle to cradle" certification.
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
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.
Untapped rooftop solar: Australian homes could save $9.3 billion a year, UNSW study finds
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.
As rooftop solar systems get bigger, home battery systems are getting smaller
The latest annual Australian Battery Market Report from SunWiz has turned up an interesting trend for 2023: shrinking average battery capacity of household systems.
JinkoSolar produces its first “zero carbon” Neo Green panels
One of the world’s largest PV module manufacturers produces the first of its Neo Green panels – made in “Zero Carbon Factory” certified facilities.
Energy retailer offers rebates to help customers say goodbye to fossil gas
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.
Winemaker installs largest solar farm by an Australian beverage producer
Firm behind Yellow Tail wine and Yenda Brewing Co completes $10 million solar farm that will supply one-third of the energy needs of its biggest winery.
“Huge interest:” Victoria extends size and reach of Solar for Apartments program
Victorian government announcing extension to hugely popular $16 million Solar for Apartments program.
Battery storage sales surge as households seek payback against the grid
Australians are increasingly keen on batteries, but the reasons why signal an ever-widening gap between consumers and industry.
People really like community batteries – and want one in their neighbourhood
Melbourne survey reveals popular support for community batteries, with one of few complaints being that the roll-out – particularly around social housing – is too slow.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Can Australia make its own solar?
Arena boss Darren Miller on the Solar Sunshot, and why Australia needs a stake in the supply chain. Plus: Households lead renewables charge, and the growth of solar balconies.
