While debate rages over how to solve the problem of rooftop solar congested grids, Powercor has completed a major works program that has delivered impressive results.
Victoria network owner relaxes rooftop PV export limits in top solar hotspots
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“Signs of a contraction” as Covid takes a bite out of the residential solar market
“The market is showing signs of a contraction," says SunWiz, whose latest data shows that Coronavirus restrictions are starting to take a toll on rooftop solar growth.
Batteries with no solar: Changing market gives households new energy options
A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes with battery storage only.
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.
Planted green roofs deliver a boost to solar output, study reveals
Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.
Plenty of promise for solar households, but ESB report delivers no windfalls
Some mainstream media hot takes on the ESB's long-awaited market redesign paint solar households as big winners. But is that accurate?
Home battery boost as NSW removes need to get planning permit for installations
A significant speed hump to home battery uptake in New South Wales looks set to be removed, with proposed changes to state planning rules.
Autonomous Energy emerges from administration with management buyout
One of the sector’s oldest and most successful companies has been pulled out of administration and given a new start under management ownership.
What does the “solar tax” mean for consumers? Here are six key takeaways
Here are 6 key takeaways from the AEMC’s decision on the proposed solar tax. Number 1. It’s complicated!
Small scale rooftop solar passes 15GW mark, Victoria tops 3GW despite Covid hit
The impact of the extended Covid-19 lockdown in New South Wales is starting to show in the state’s rooftop solar market. Victoria, meanwhile, is back on the up.
RedEarth says its Troppo battery is first Australian-made unit to get CEC approval
The Brisbane-made LiFePO batteries of RedEarth have become the first fully Australian designed and made batteries to make the CEC approved list.
Sydney solar industry gets some Covid relief, as Victoria and SA get back to work
NSW rooftop solar industry handed slight reprieve, just as restrictions ease in both Victoria and South Australia. But some parts of Greater Sydney still in strict lockdown.
City of Melbourne plans “neighbourhood-scale” battery network
City of Melbourne seeks partners to establish a network of “neighbourhood-scale” battery energy storage systems as part of a pilot project planned for 2022.
RACV Solar makes another acquisition in booming Victoria rooftop market
RACV Solar follows up 2019 purchase of Gippsland Solar with another purchase of a solar and battery business in the booming Victoria market.
Second-hand panels: Australia’s massive wasted solar opportunity
Why are so many Australians sending perfectly good solar panels to the tip? Dr Nick Engerer asked the question on LinkedIn recently and the response was swift and resounding.
Survey suggests doubling of home battery uptake in Queensland
Queensland energy minister says new statewide household energy survey has shown a doubling of participants claiming to have installed home battery storage.
