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Energy Efficiency, Policy
ACT government launches tool to help renters slash energy costs
Michael Mazengarb22 Jan 20210 comments

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.

Solar, Policy
More solar drinking water for South Australians as PV powers pipeline
Sophie Vorrath21 Jan 20210 comments

A 358km pipeline that delivers drinking water to tens of thousands of regional South Australian customers is now being powered by the sun.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
W.A. mines to add solar, batteries, with backing of state government
Sophie Vorrath20 Jan 20210 comments

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.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Home battery uptake hits new highs in Victoria in final months of 2020
Sophie Vorrath19 Jan 20210 comments

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."

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Policy, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: How one old hippy survived the Solar Coaster
Giles Parkinson and Nigel Morris3 Dec 20200 comments

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.

Solar, Policy
Regulator tightens net against rooftop solar non-compliance and fraud
Sophie Vorrath1 Dec 20200 comments

Clean Energy Regulator to establish solar panel serial number ledger to further protect against fraudulent certificate claims in small-scale renewable energy scheme.

Maria Island Tasmania
Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Tasmania’s Maria Island to be powered by solar and battery microgrid
Sophie Vorrath23 Nov 20200 comments

Tasmania government calls for tenders to design and build a solar and battery system at the World Heritage-listed "island national park," Maria Island.

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Solar, Battery/Storage, News, Policy
Victoria solar and battery rebate boost to tap in to record demand
Sophie Vorrath18 Nov 20200 comments

Solar Victoria says new injection of state government funds to hugely popular Solar Homes scheme will help meet record new demand for residential solar and batteries.

Policy, Solar
Another eight NSW hospitals to go solar in boosted government scheme
Sophie Vorrath16 Nov 20200 comments

A $14.5bn boost to NSW Health Solar Program will fund energy saving projects and solar upgrades at nine ambulance stations and eight hospitals across four Local Health Districts.

Energy Efficiency, Policy
Energy efficiency gets welcome policy boost in $60m S.A. commitment
Sophie Vorrath11 Nov 20200 comments

Industry and environment groups applaud rare policy support for energy efficiency, as South Australia government commits $60m to smarter, cooler public buildings.

Battery/Storage, Policy
South Australia boosts Home Battery Scheme, seeking bigger bang for buck
Sophie Vorrath6 Nov 20200 comments

S.A. government throws more money at Home Battery Scheme, boosting overall target to 440MWh and paving way for households to invest in bigger batteries.

Policy, Solar
Hundreds tap Northern Territory home battery grant scheme
Sophie Vorrath4 Nov 20200 comments

NT Labor government says more than 300 applications have been made to the Territory's $6,000 battery grant, driving a $7 million boost to the economy.

Solar, Other Renewables, Policy
Officeworks signs up to go 100 per cent renewable by 2025
Sophie Vorrath30 Oct 20200 comments

Stationary superstore follows Wesfarmers stablemate, Bunnings, in pledging to source all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, starting with rooftop solar rollout.

Solar, Policy
Enova joins Australia’s biggest “solar garden” as community retailer
Michael Mazengarb14 Oct 20200 comments

The Haystacks Solar Garden community project gets a boost, with electricity retailer Enova Energy partnering with the project to deliver benefits of solar through cheaper bills.

Solar, Policy, Software/Gadgets
How “flexible exports” may convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar
Sophie Vorrath8 Oct 20200 comments

An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Victorian town’s bid to go 100% solar wins grant to “supersize” battery
Sophie Vorrath1 Oct 20200 comments

Yackandandah moves "vital" step closer to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2022, after winning state government grant to “supersize” its community battery.

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