New data reveals just how few solar and battery households are opting in to virtual power plants. Can government incentives change consumers’ minds?
Can cheaper home batteries crack the VPP nut? Data shows consumers still “not interested”
Energy upgrade scheme extended to provide “rock solid” signal to electrify homes
Legislation to extend Victoria’s market-based energy efficiency subsidy scheme by a further 15 years has passed through state parliament.
Solar installer convicted, fined for falsifying documents for 62 rooftop systems
An electrician has been convicted and fined for falsely claiming to have installed or supervised a total of 62 rooftop solar systems as part of the national rebate scheme.
Rooftop solar market cools further, in calm before home battery rebate storm
New data shows Australia’s rooftop solar market lagging around 6 pct behind this time last year, but this could change dramatically with the now guaranteed delivery of a home battery rebate.
Australia’s new top-selling home battery is a brand you’ve probably never heard of
A home battery that made its debut in Australia less than two years ago has grabbed top spot for market share in March, while Tesla’s Powerwall tumbles down the rankings.
How one state is flipping the sun tax and offering to pay households to dial down solar
A groundbreaking retail electricity trial is offering to pay customers to curtail their rooftop solar exports when prices are negative.
State says solar rebate for rental homes should start slashing tenant bills by end of year
State confirms rooftop solar subsidies for rental properties to be implemented by end of year, in move expected to save renters up to $700 a year.
Labor’s plan for cheaper home batteries ushers in new age of consumer power
Federal Labor unveils $2.3bn plan to dramatically boost home battery uptake in Australia, through a national scheme that takes in small business, community groups and off-grid homes.
Rooftop solar market in limbo as consumers await home battery policy reveal
Rooftop solar installs hit the doldrums as consumers wait to see what the major parties are offering on home battery discounts at the federal election.
Cooking with gas will burn up electrification bill savings, dampen grid benefits
Report warns excluding cooktops from residential gas phase-out could take a big bite out of billion-dollar consumer savings and benefits for the grid.
