Rooftop solar installations continue strong growth in 2019, hitting a record-equalling 180MW in September.
Australia rooftop solar installations equal record 180MW in September
Mining giant eyes wind, solar to power huge nickel project
Oz Minerals says 55MW hybrid power plant combining solar and wind could provide 70-80% of power for West Musgrave project, backed by battery and diesel.
CEC joins push for change to Victoria solar rebate scheme
The Clean Energy Council has joined the numerous voices calling for an urgent review of the Victorian Solar Homes Program, describing it as “ridiculous” that the month-by-month quota of 3,333 systems is filled within three days.
Australia now has more than 9GW of small scale rooftop solar
Australia reaches another key milestone in rooftop solar installations, with 9GW across the country and the 10GW mark likely to be reached by year end.
Networks want to hit household solar exports with extra grid charges
Networks want to charge solar households for the electricity they export. Consumer groups say this is just a money grab, and their are smarter and fairer ways to change tariff structures.
AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
Victoria regulator lifts fixed rooftop solar tariff, slashes peak rate
Essential Services Commission ups rooftop solar tariffs for minimum “single rate” in Victoria, but slashes the peak rate for solar exports by more than half.
Battery powered home and car: The fossil fuel era is fading
NSW hinterland luxury rental home with 10kW solar, two Tesla Powerwall batteries, and a Model X EV, seeks to demonstrate Tesla’s vision of the new energy and transport future. So how does it shape up?
Mineral Resources to install big battery at Mt Marion lithium mine
Mineral Resources installs battery at its Mt Marion lithium mine to reduce gas burning, and is looking to hydrogen, more batteries and solar to reduce costs of fossil fuels.
AusNet flags hefty connection fees for rooftop solar in Victoria
AusNet says its networks might need to be upgraded as more and more households install rooftop solar. And where it does occur, it wants the new customers to pay for it.
