Australian networks are gearing up to test out new market rules enabling two-way network power pricing, including the so-called solar tax.
Solar tax: Which networks are proposing to trial export tariffs, and which aren’t
Tesla community battery nears completion in coastal Queensland town
One of five network-connected community batteries being installed as part of an Energy Queensland trial is nearing completion.
RACV Solar buys up another regional Victoria rooftop PV installer
RACV Solar continues its Victorian buying spree with the announcement that it has bought up a Bendigo-based installer.
Rooftop solar market bucks predictions of gloom again in March
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.
ACT launches new rooftop solar rebate for low income households
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.
MSquare Energy’s Australia-made solar modules de-listed by CEC
Australia’s tiny pool of locally manufactured solar panels shrinks further, with the module range of NSW-based MSquare Energy de-listed by CEC.
Rooftop solar crackdown kicks in, as new rules come into play
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.
“Energy in abundance:” Q Cells launches solar and battery-based retail electricity offer
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.
RACQ takes majority stake in leading PV installer, in pivot to solar and storage
Queensland motoring organisation takes majority stake in one of the state’s biggest solar companies, and flags new deal on panels and batteries.
Endeavour Energy fast-tracks plans for its first renewable, “islandable” microgrid
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.
