NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a combination of installed solar and a renewable off-take deal.
NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables
Policy
“Big win for industry,” as Victoria triples number of rooftop solar rebates for September
Victoria’s state Labor government yields to calls to fix troubled rooftop solar rebate, with raft of changes including an almost tripling of the number of applications open for September.
Victoria “in denial” over solar mess, as Parliament votes down rebate inquiry
Pressure intensifies on Victorian government to amend "botched" rooftop solar rebate, as state opposition bid to establish parliamentary inquiry gets voted down.
What’s going on with Victoria solar? A correction, and an update, on market data
We correct a mistake made on July data for rooftop solar installations in Victoria – but note that the state's residential PV rebate is still having a troubling impact on the market.
ACT unveils plan to wean Canberra households off gas
ACT energy efficiency scheme expanded to support a transition away from gas, as ACT Government targets next stage of emissions reductions.
State backs community solar plan to take Victoria town 100% renewable
Community-based plans to power the Victorian outback town of Natimuk with a 1.6MW solar garden have won state government funding.
Solar jobs in the balance, as industry awaits Victoria rebate fix
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.
Brisbane plumber sent to jail for “sophisticated” fraud over solar heat pumps
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.
Ray of hope, as Premier hints at changes to Victoria solar rebate
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.
Victoria solar rebate stoush deepens, with plans for “bigger” industry protest
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.
“Thanks for destroying my business:” Victoria solar rebate fallout deepens
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.
AEMO opens registrations for major virtual power plant trial
Australian Energy Market Operator opens registrations to participate in ARENA-funded virtual power plant demonstration program.
Victoria solar rebate feels the heat, as August quota filled within two hours
Latest monthly allocation of Victoria solar rebates exhausted within hours, reinforcing concerns the state government scheme is effectively strangling the market.
“D-day” for Victoria solar rebate, as government holds firm on design
One day before August 01 allotment of rooftop solar rebates opens to applications, Victoria energy minister says scheme's controversial design will stay as it is.
Rooftop solar boom sees jump in sub-standard and “unsafe” systems
Timely reminder to consumers, as rate of rooftop solar installations found to be unsafe, or "substandard", inches up in 2018-19. But what exactly does this mean?
Why solar rebates are so hard to get right
There are some very serious negative consequences that have come out of Victoria's rooftop solar rebate scheme, and they must be acknowledged.
