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AEMO opens registrations for major virtual power plant trial
Policy
Victoria solar rebate feels the heat, as August quota filled within two hours
Latest monthly allocation of Victoria solar rebates exhausted within hours, reinforcing concerns the state government scheme is effectively strangling the market.
“D-day” for Victoria solar rebate, as government holds firm on design
One day before August 01 allotment of rooftop solar rebates opens to applications, Victoria energy minister says scheme's controversial design will stay as it is.
Rooftop solar boom sees jump in sub-standard and “unsafe” systems
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?
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.
