Victoria regulator says the days of high solar tariffs are over, as minimum FiT is slashed by one third due to falling wholesale prices.
Victoria regulator slashes solar tariffs by one third as wholesale prices fall
Policy
Strata rule changes pave way for more solar apartments
New South Wales parliament passes amendments to strata laws to make it “drastically easier” for apartments to install rooftop solar and other green technologies.
Zero-sum game: The rise of solar export limits, and what can be done about it
As rooftop solar continues to boom around Australia, an increasing number of households are coming up against strict limits to the amount of energy they are allowed to export to the grid, some of which cannot export their solar at all.
Labor promises 1,000 stand-alone solar, battery and hydrogen microgrids
Western Australia to build and install 1,000 standalone power systems including solar, battery and hydrogen electrolysers, to replace poles and wires and diesel gen-sets, and boost the state's green manufacturing sector.
Regulator flags another cut in solar feed-in tariffs in NSW
IPART flags another “likely” reduction to NSW rooftop solar feed-in tariff, as it prepares to set new benchmarks for the next three financial years.
Low income households offered free solar in exchange for cost of living payments
S.A. government launches new pilot program offering the state’s low income households a free solar system in exchange for their annual concession payments.
New Tesla community battery trial will allow solar homes to bank their stored energy
Western Power and Synergy have kicked off a third community battery trial, this time offering up to 600 homes virtual solar storage via nine new PowerBank installations.
Rooftop solar company slammed by Federal Court for deceptive sales “ruse”
Victorian solar retailer found guilty of breaching consumer protection laws, including through use of dodgy door-to-door sales tactics and false claims of industry accreditation.
New solar inverter standard rushed through, as AEMO pushes for tighter controls
An update to inverter standards to control rooftop solar systems, battery storage devices and electric vehicle charging, was rushed through a week before Christmas in 2020. But AEMO has bigger plans.
Are solar panel fires on the rise and, if so, what can we do about it?
Australia prides itself on being a world leader in household solar but until now we have not fully appreciated the safety risks.
Home solar and batteries “the norm” in new Brisbane property developments
Two Queensland government-led residential developments to include solar, battery storage, heat pump hot water; save owners between $1600-$2000 a year on power bills.
ACT government launches tool to help renters slash energy costs
The ACT government wants to help renters cut energy costs, launching a new tool to provide tailored advice on cutting energy use and improving comfort.
More solar drinking water for South Australians as PV powers pipeline
A 358km pipeline that delivers drinking water to tens of thousands of regional South Australian customers is now being powered by the sun.
W.A. mines to add solar, batteries, with backing of state government
Two mining operations in W.A. Goldfields region to add solar and battery storage via first round of the state’s $19 million Clean Energy Future Fund.
Home battery uptake hits new highs in Victoria in final months of 2020
New data shows Victoria closed out a Covid-addled 2020 with records for solar battery rebate uptake and installation, with fortnightly allocations of discounted home batteries now being "snapped up."
Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coaster
Solar veteran, and "former hippy", Stuart Watson on how he got into the solar industry, and his recent adventures on his Solar Coaster electric yacht. Plus: Installation records tumble in November.
