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Powerwalls for parity: Australia’s biggest VPP opens up to community housing
Pioneering virtual power plant designed and developed by Tesla will bring community housing into the fold, giving them access to cheap renewable energy.
How batteries on wheels and bidirectional EV charging could kill VPPs
The energy market is relying on consumers signing up to virtual power plants. What if they're wrong?
“A game changer:” Energy rating scheme to expand to shopping centres, hotels, hospitals
More commercial buildings will be mandated to disclose their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions under new government proposals.
Households give power companies a fail on value for money, trustworthiness
Consumers think gas and electricity companies offer worse value than supermarkets, a survey shows, as regulators and energy bosses gather for a summit.
SwitchedOn Podcast: How Amber Electric is changing the energy game
Amber Electric co-founder Dan Adams on disrupting the energy retail industry, building consumer trust, and giving customers full control of their energy assets.
Sharp unveils sleek new rooftop solar modules – “coming soon” to Australia
German solar manufacturer unveils its newest PV modules with rectangular n-Type TOPCon half-cut cell technology and increased wattage.
Catch Power buys Solar Analytics to create home energy optimisation dream team
Energy monitoring software specialist Solar Analytics has been bought up by Catch Power, a leading manufacturer of energy management devices.
Ban on solar “nuisance marketing” extends to energy upgrade cold-calls and door-knocking
Participants in the Victorian Energy Upgrades scheme are now banned from unsolicited telemarketing, and face a ban on door-knocking from August 01.
Home battery rebate gets major boost as demand for solar storage surges
Huge demand sees another $6 million added to the budget for the Battery Booster rebate, which offers an up to $4,000 discount on home energy storage.
Untapped rooftop solar: Australian homes could save $9.3 billion a year, UNSW study finds
Australian households could save $9.3 billion on energy bills each year by investing in the 46 GW of untapped solar potential of residential rooftops across the nation, new report finds.
JinkoSolar produces its first “zero carbon” Neo Green panels
One of the world’s largest PV module manufacturers produces the first of its Neo Green panels – made in “Zero Carbon Factory” certified facilities.
Maxeon sets new efficiency record for rooftop solar panels
Singaporean PV manufacturer sets another efficiency rating record – and takes legal action against a solar giant over alleged patent infringement.
Booming heat pump hot water market prompts crackdown on compliance and safety
Inspections and audits of newly installed heat pump hot water systems are expected to ramp up across Victoria to ensure standards are being met.
Efficient electric appliances save consumers $18 billion over 10 years
Choosing the right appliance can shrink your power bill and make a dent in a business or household's carbon footprint, according to federal government data.
Heat pump rebates in “huge demand” as households get rid of gas hot water
"Heat pump hot water systems have never been more popular." With applications coming in at a rate of 700 a week, 8,000 more rebates have been added to meet demand.
