One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
Plans to build a 1.8MW community solar farm in Goulburn NSW have taken a major step forward – including the potential addition of battery storage – after securing a contract with a developer.
China PV giant launches new high performance module in Melbourne, in strategic bet that “race to the bottom” on PV prices is coming to an end in Australia.
Community-based plans to power the Victorian outback town of Natimuk with a 1.6MW solar garden have won state government funding.
CER slams Murdoch media for “inaccurate” reporting on the standard and safety of rooftop solar installations, based on its latest solar panel inspections data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australian Energy Market Operator opens registrations to participate in ARENA-funded virtual power plant demonstration program.
