Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen (left), Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) and the Member for Bonner, Kara Cook are seen with a solar battery during a press conference about solar batteries at a home in Brisbane, Wednesday, August 13, 2025. (AAP Image/Darren England)
Chris Bowen says a “remarkable” 100,000 home batteries installed since start of federal rebate scheme, making a total of 2 GWh of capacity.
Victoria offers big discounts for large rooftop solar arrays for businesses and community groups as governments intensify support for consumer energy resources.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) and Federal Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and Member for Bruce, Julian Hill (second right) speak to homeowners prior to a press conference in Narren Warren, Melbourne, Friday, September 19, 2025. (AAP Image/Erik Anderson) NO ARCHIVING
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