Policy

“Reliable renewable” solar and battery microgrid powers S.A. Produce Markets

Autonomous Energy completes massive state Liberal government-backed microgrid combining 2.5MW solar PV, 4.2MWh Tesla battery storage, and 2.5MW diesel generator.

November 21, 2019

Thousands more Victoria solar rebates snapped up, battery uptake still flat

Another 3,000 rooftop solar rebates snapped up in Solar Victoria's mid-November offering, but government's expanded battery scheme still not gaining…

November 18, 2019

Three cheers for stand-alone power systems in regional W.A.

After three years and 200-plus hours of power outages saved across six properties, stand-alone power systems are the front-runner technology…

November 15, 2019

Victoria extends solar battery rebate offer to another 80 postcodes

Victoria extends reach of solar battery rebate in effort to drum up interest from solar households, but only two taken…

November 1, 2019

Massive 1.3MW rooftop solar system completed at Cairns DFO

One of Queensland’s largest commercial solar systems – and a survivor of the state’s recent battle over large-scale PV installation…

October 31, 2019

Home batteries hit the floor to adapt to Australia’s strict new standards

Q Cells joins Senec in offering floor mounted version of hybrid battery system, in bid to get around some of…

October 30, 2019

Solar Insiders Podcast: How to get good quality solar installations

Crap solar. What is it? And how do we stop it from happening and ensure good quality? A special podcast…

October 28, 2019

Coal city Newcastle signs 10-year deal for 100 per cent renewable supply

City of Newcastle signs up for 100 per cent renewable electricity contract with Flow Power and Sapphire wind farm.

October 22, 2019

City of Sydney inks $60 million deal to go 100 per cent renewables

City of Sydney strikes deal to purchase all its power from wind and solar projects, becoming latest but also the…

October 22, 2019

NSW to trial free rooftop solar systems for low income households

NSW Government offers free rooftop solar to pensioners and veterans under a trial for 3,000 low income households.

October 22, 2019