Policy

Two Queensland government-led residential developments to include solar, battery storage, heat pump hot water; save owners between $1600-$2000 a year on power bills.

The ACT government wants to help renters cut energy costs, launching a new tool to provide tailored advice on cutting energy use and improving comfort.

A 358km pipeline that delivers drinking water to tens of thousands of regional South Australian customers is now being powered by the sun.

Two mining operations in W.A. Goldfields region to add solar and battery storage via first round of the state’s $19 million Clean Energy Future Fund.

New data shows Victoria closed out a Covid-addled 2020 with records for solar battery rebate uptake and installation, with fortnightly allocations of discounted home batteries now being "snapped up."

Solar veteran, and "former hippy", Stuart Watson on how he got into the solar industry, and his recent adventures on his Solar Coaster electric yacht. Plus: Installation records tumble in November.

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

Tasmania government calls for tenders to design and build a solar and battery system at the World Heritage-listed "island national park," Maria Island.

Solar Victoria says new injection of state government funds to hugely popular Solar Homes scheme will help meet record new demand for residential solar and batteries.

A $14.5bn boost to NSW Health Solar Program will fund energy saving projects and solar upgrades at nine ambulance stations and eight hospitals across four Local Health Districts.

Industry and environment groups applaud rare policy support for energy efficiency, as South Australia government commits $60m to smarter, cooler public buildings.

S.A. government throws more money at Home Battery Scheme, boosting overall target to 440MWh and paving way for households to invest in bigger batteries.

NT Labor government says more than 300 applications have been made to the Territory's $6,000 battery grant, driving a $7 million boost to the economy.

Stationary superstore follows Wesfarmers stablemate, Bunnings, in pledging to source all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, starting with rooftop solar rollout.

The Haystacks Solar Garden community project gets a boost, with electricity retailer Enova Energy partnering with the project to deliver benefits of solar through cheaper bills.

An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers.