South Australia’s newly elected Labor government says it will dump the state’s Home Battery Scheme, as well as its Switch for Solar program, in its 2022-23 budget.
Industry stunned as SA Labor dumps home battery subsidy and solar switch program
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School-based solar and battery virtual power plant pilot kicks off in NSW
Sixty public schools in New South Wales will host Australia’s largest school-based trial of solar, battery storage, and VPP technology.
Study finds your new apartment may not be as energy efficient as you think
Energy rating profiles for more than 5,500 apartment developments across Australia found some clusters of apartments well below the complex as a whole.
Russia doesn’t know it, but it’s making a strong case for local energy
Russia's actions underscore the value of microgrids – energy under control of local community, government, business or even household. Not from a distant source that can be cut off.
Australian rooftop solar installs suffer one of biggest monthly falls in April
New data shows rooftop solar installs charted a 26% month-on-month decline in April, bringing two months of growth to an abrupt halt.
Home batteries “going gang-busters” in Victoria, but rebate faces cut
Victorian households wishing to get a $3,500 discount on a battery system will have to get in quickly, with a reduction in the rebate to take effect soon.
Why this state government is kicking gas out of a big coastal community
An entire community of households and businesses is in the process of quitting the reticulated gas network, backed by state government.
Victoria boosts Solar Homes rebate scheme to help households quit gas
Victoria Labor government expands Solar Homes subsidy to broaden access to rebates for the installation of solar and electric hot water systems.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Big deals in solar
There is a lot of deal making going on in the solar industry, and drug runners have found a new use for modules.
Tesla community battery nears completion in coastal Queensland town
One of five network-connected community batteries being installed as part of an Energy Queensland trial is nearing completion.
ACT launches new rooftop solar rebate for low income households
First stage of new $50m Home Energy Support Program will offer rebates of up to $2,500 to eligible lower income home owners to install rooftop solar.
Rooftop solar crackdown kicks in, as new rules come into play
New rules aimed at weeding out shonky rooftop solar operators and dodgy practices come into effect around Australia in April. Here's what they will mean.
Record year for home battery installs in Victoria, as national market slows
A record amount of home battery installations in Victoria in 2021 was not enough to deliver another year of growth for the Australian market.
Victoria rolls out 100-plus rooftop solar systems on community buildings
Victorian Labor government installs rooftop solar on 50 community facilities with a further 55 systems approved for installation over coming months.
Charges laid by regulator over alleged falsified documents for solar installations
A solar installer faces allegations of fraud and potential criminal sanctions, after allegedly providing false information about rooftop solar installations.
Victoria boosts home battery rebate in drive for VPP participants
Victorian households applying for the state government's home battery rebate now have the option to get a bigger discount, in return for signing up to a virtual power plant.
