Industry clings to hope Victoria’s Andrews government will agree to change rooftop solar rebate, as job loss estimates are put at close to 1,000.
Brisbane plumber sent to jail for “sophisticated” fraud over solar heat pumps
Clean Energy Regulator investigation sees Brisbane plumber sentenced to 4.5 years jail for falsely claiming to have installed more than 400 solar heat pumps.
Ray of hope, as Premier hints at changes to Victoria solar rebate
Ahead of a second major industry protest, Daniel Andrews has suggested his government would consider making key changes to the design of the state’s controversial rooftop solar rebate.
Victoria solar rebate stoush deepens, with plans for “bigger” industry protest
A second Victorian solar industry protest – this time targeting the Premier’s office – is being planned for Thursday, as calls to amend the state’s rooftop rebate scheme intensify.
“Thanks for destroying my business:” Victoria solar rebate fallout deepens
Facing another month’s wait until the next round of rebates, rooftop solar industry and consumers vent frustration and sheer desperation, and confirm reports businesses are shutting down.
AEMO opens registrations for major virtual power plant trial
Australian Energy Market Operator opens registrations to participate in ARENA-funded virtual power plant demonstration program.
Victoria solar rebate feels the heat, as August quota filled within two hours
Latest monthly allocation of Victoria solar rebates exhausted within hours, reinforcing concerns the state government scheme is effectively strangling the market.
“D-day” for Victoria solar rebate, as government holds firm on design
One day before August 01 allotment of rooftop solar rebates opens to applications, Victoria energy minister says scheme’s controversial design will stay as it is.
Rooftop solar boom sees jump in sub-standard and “unsafe” systems
Timely reminder to consumers, as rate of rooftop solar installations found to be unsafe, or “substandard”, inches up in 2018-19. But what exactly does this mean?
Opposition fuels fire at solar protest against Victoria’s 2.6GW rooftop plan
State opposition leader joins calls for Victorian government to fix or scrap its rooftop solar panel rebate, to prevent job losses and company failures.