Timely reminder to consumers, as rate of rooftop solar installations found to be unsafe, or "substandard", inches up in 2018-19. But what exactly does this mean?
Rooftop solar boom sees jump in sub-standard and “unsafe” systems
Policy
Why solar rebates are so hard to get right
There are some very serious negative consequences that have come out of Victoria's rooftop solar rebate scheme, and they must be acknowledged.
Opposition fuels fire at solar protest against Victoria’s 2.6GW rooftop plan
State opposition leader joins calls for Victorian government to fix or scrap its rooftop solar panel rebate, to prevent job losses and company failures.
Standards Australia claims “consensus” on controversial home battery rules
Home battery installation standard looks set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote reached "consensus" support. At least we think that's what has happened...
Solar Victoria defends rooftop rebate, as industry rallies for public protest
Stan Krpan defends Victoria's rooftop solar rebate, as industry prepares to rally in protest of a scheme it says is causing more harm than good to retailers and installers.
Discounted home batteries gather dust in Victoria, as solar flies off the shelf
Nearly one month in to Victoria's battery rebate, barely one-quarter of the allotted applications has been filled – in stark contrast with the solar panels offer, which was filled within days.
Victorian hospitals get solar treatment in 1.5MW PV rollout
A 1.5MW rollout of rooftop solar across eight Victorian health care facilities – including an impressive 752kW system on a hospital in Sale – completed this week.
Household battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.
Rooftop solar prices spike in Victoria, up 13% in July
Solar Choice data shows a 13% rise in residential solar prices in Victoria following the re-opened rebate scheme being snapped up in the first 3 days.
Solar industry warns of “bloodbath” if Victoria rebate not changed
Solar industry intensifies calls for Victorian government to review “absolute monster” of rooftop solar rebate, amid reports of failing businesses and frustrated consumers.
Solar farm proposed for Fremantle rubbish dump nears construction
Long-held plans to install around 2MW of solar PV at the former South Fremantle tip have cleared their last major regulatory hurdle.
Calls to rein in rooftop solar rebate dismissed by Victoria government
Calls to narrow the eligibility criteria for Victoria's rooftop solar rebate rejected by state government, after entire first month’s quota filled in just three days.
CEC joins push for change to Victoria solar rebate scheme
The Clean Energy Council has joined the numerous voices calling for an urgent review of the Victorian Solar Homes Program, describing it as "ridiculous" that the month-by-month quota of 3,333 systems is filled within three days.
Industry wants Victoria solar rebates to target lower income homes, more batteries
After the first round of rebates was exhausted within days, industry calls on Vic Govt to restrict rebate program to most needy households.
Victoria rooftop solar rebate on hold again, with July quota filled in three days
Victorian households waiting to install half-price solar might have to wait another few weeks, after the July quota of the state government's rooftop rebate was filled within days.
Here comes the world’s biggest virtual power plant
Japan takes leap ahead of rest of the world, with help from California's Autogrid, to develop what’s described as the largest behind-the-meter virtual power plant.
