Policy

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.

April 7, 2022

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…

April 1, 2022

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.…

March 31, 2022

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…

March 24, 2022

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…

March 23, 2022

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.

March 17, 2022

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…

February 24, 2022

Victoria opens solar, battery, energy efficiency grants to community groups

Andrews Labor government rolls out grants for community organisations to help reduce energy usage and emissions, with $1.8m available for…

February 17, 2022

Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar switch off now in force in W.A.

The solar switch off mechanism is now in force in W.A, and the coal lobby is fighting back at the…

February 16, 2022

Territory town runs on 100% solar during day with new hybrid microgrid

EDL flips switch on 11.4MW Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project, which uses up to 100% solar during the day, and battery…

February 15, 2022