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Solar tax: Which networks are proposing to trial export tariffs, and which aren’t

April 12, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian networks are gearing up to test out new market rules enabling two-way network power pricing, including the so-called solar tax.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Tariffs

Tesla community battery nears completion in coastal Queensland town

April 7, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Source: Cameron Dick, LinkedIn

One of five network-connected community batteries being installed as part of an Energy Queensland trial is nearing completion.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

RACV Solar buys up another regional Victoria rooftop PV installer

April 7, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Cola Solar

RACV Solar continues its Victorian buying spree with the announcement that it has bought up a Bendigo-based installer.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Rooftop solar market bucks predictions of gloom again in March

April 6, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Rooftop solar installations charted upwards for the second month in a row in March, as homes and businesses continue to invest in cleaner, cheaper energy.

Filed Under: Solar

ACT launches new rooftop solar rebate for low income households

April 1, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

First stage of new $50m Home Energy Support Program will offer rebates of up to $2,500 to eligible lower income home owners to install rooftop solar.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy

MSquare Energy’s Australia-made solar modules de-listed by CEC

March 31, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image supplied, MSquare Energy

Australia’s tiny pool of locally manufactured solar panels shrinks further, with the module range of NSW-based MSquare Energy de-listed by CEC.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Rooftop solar crackdown kicks in, as new rules come into play

March 31, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

New rules aimed at weeding out shonky rooftop solar operators and dodgy practices come into effect around Australia in April. Here’s what they will mean.

Filed Under: News, Policy, Solar

“Energy in abundance:” Q Cells launches solar and battery-based retail electricity offer

March 30, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Q Cells

Q Cells launches retail energy plan for its home battery customers through a new entity called Arcstream, including option to join Victoria’s virtual power plant pilot.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Tariffs

RACQ takes majority stake in leading PV installer, in pivot to solar and storage

March 29, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: RACQ

Queensland motoring organisation takes majority stake in one of the state’s biggest solar companies, and flags new deal on panels and batteries.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, News

Endeavour Energy fast-tracks plans for its first renewable, “islandable” microgrid

March 25, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

NSW distribution network company gets funding to fast-track its first community microgrid, a $4.8 million renewables based power system to power two coastal communities during grid outages.

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

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