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Nearly 500 rooftop solar installs under investigation for alleged STC fraud

September 16, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Another potentially significant case of solar rebate fraud is under investigation by the Clean Energy Regulator in Perth.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Home battery demand drives “unprecedented” installation numbers for market newcomer

September 15, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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SolarEdge’s newly launched Home Battery is about to hit an installation milestone that confirms demand in Australia is really heating up.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

AGL goes off-network with solar and battery microgrid for NSW almond farm

September 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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AGL to build, own and operate a solar and battery microgrid that will shift a Riverina almond orchard from diesel power to majority renewables.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

RACQ Solar launches in Sunshine State in big rooftop PV play

September 7, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Queensland has a new rooftop solar retailer on the block with the launch of RACQ Solar, based on the motoring club’s majority share in Gem Energy.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, News

Smashing end to winter for solar as rooftop installs hit a new high

September 6, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australia’s rooftop solar market has shaken off the winter blues and closed out the colder months with a new high for the year.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Tariffs

Tesla Powerwall regains certification, after brief stint in regulatory limbo

September 5, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

After falling off the Clean Energy Council’s list of approved home batteries, the Tesla Powerwall has regained full accreditation.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Want to minimise bill shock in an energy crisis? Quitting gas is a good start

September 2, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

New report finds homes using both electricity and gas face even steeper increases in their energy bills than those with electricity only, as high market prices start to hit.

Filed Under: Tariffs, Energy Efficiency, Solar

Horizon Power secures land to take Goldfields town to 100 pct renewables

September 1, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Menzies Shire Council sets aside land to support a renewable energy facility to power the remote mining town with a mix of solar PV battery storage.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Off-Grid, Solar

Home energy efficiency standards to be raised as Australia plays catch-up

August 30, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian governments agree to boost energy efficiency standards for new-build homes, in long overdue move to improve basic living standards, slash energy bills and emissions.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, News

Trail-blazing community solar and battery project prepares to power up

August 24, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

One of Australia’s first community-funded solar and battery projects, the Latitude Solar Farm, is ready for energisation on the NSW Essential Energy grid.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, News

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