Policy

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…

February 9, 2021

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…

February 4, 2021

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…

January 25, 2021

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…

January 25, 2021

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…

January 22, 2021

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…

January 21, 2021

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…

January 20, 2021

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…

January 19, 2021

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…

December 3, 2020

Regulator tightens net against rooftop solar non-compliance and fraud

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

December 1, 2020