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Fimer issues “call to action” as DC isolator rule threatens solar inverter chaos
Sophie Vorrath9 Dec 20210 comments

Global solar inverter maker says changes to Australian standards around DC isolators, to be adopted in Queensland, will “cost jobs and money for no tangible benefit to anyone.”

Solar, Policy, Tariffs
Victoria regulator flags another big cut to solar tariffs, sees no real value in exports
Sophie Vorrath3 Dec 20210 comments

Victoria regulator says state's minimum solar feed-in tariff will next July will fall to nearly half the minimum rate of last year.

Podcasts, Policy, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: Consumer law and the solar industry
Nigel Morris1 Dec 20210 comments

We explore the issues and challenges of protecting consumers and regulating solar retailers in Australia with Gerard Brody, the CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne.

Software/Gadgets, Policy, Solar
Inverter makers put in “impossible” position over integrated DC isolator rule change
Sophie Vorrath23 Nov 20210 comments

Solar industry calls for clarity as inverters with integrated DC isolators face becoming non-compliant "overnight" due to changes to Australian certification requirements.

Solar, News, Policy, Tariffs
Regulator promises solar crackdown, but retailers worried about payback estimates
Sophie Vorrath3 Nov 20210 comments

Rooftop solar retailers to provide written estimates of expected savings of each new PV system they sell, as part of suite of changes for rebate scheme.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Why solar and batteries are now a big deal for Australian schools
Sophie Vorrath27 Oct 20210 comments

A push to power schools with solar and battery storage is underway on opposite sides of Australia this week, as state governments drive shift to renewable grids.

Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Policy, Solar
City of Melbourne pledges to go “gas free,” all-electric in all council buildings
Sophie Vorrath21 Oct 20210 comments

City of Melbourne will go all-electric in all of its local government buildings, quitting gas within the coming 10 years, as part of a new plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

Solar, Policy
Solar panel ledger goes live as CER tightens screws on subsidy scheme
Sophie Vorrath13 Oct 20210 comments

Regulator goes "live” with solar panel serial number ledger, the latest tool to strengthen integrity of rooftop PV industry and the subsidy scheme behind it.

rooftop solar
Solar, News, Policy
Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator
Sophie Vorrath13 Oct 20210 comments

Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
Victoria tweaks home battery rebate rules in bid to drive uptake
Sophie Vorrath8 Oct 20210 comments

Victoria government makes key change to home battery rebate eligibility criteria in a new bid to boost demand for the $3,500 discount.

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Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Policy, Solar
For a smart energy future we must look beyond not-so smart meters
Gavin Dietz7 Oct 20210 comments

What will Apple do? In a truly smart and "consumer-centric" energy future, the utility meter will be nowhere near the smartest thing in the box.

Policy, Podcasts, Solar
Great Solar Business Podcast: Over or under regulated?
Nigel Morris5 Oct 20210 comments

Views are polarised over whether the solar industry is over-regulated or under-regulated. Matthew Power and Mark Williamson from the Clean Energy Regulator discuss whether we've got the regulation balance right.

Energy Efficiency, News, Policy
Energy efficiency showdown looms, as Victoria slams “skewed” federal report
Sophie Vorrath22 Sep 20210 comments

Victoria says national report understates the health, climate and energy benefits of moving to 7-star building standards – and says it will go it alone.

Solar, Featured, Policy
Is Australia’s rooftop solar industry dodgy? Taylor’s review delivers its verdict
Sophie Vorrath16 Sep 20210 comments

Angus Taylor's Integrity Review of Australia's rooftop solar sector has landed, all 63 pages and 13 recommendations. Here's what it has to say.

Solar, News, Policy, Tariffs
Victoria network owner relaxes rooftop PV export limits in top solar hotspots
Sophie Vorrath2 Sep 20210 comments

While debate rages over how to solve the problem of rooftop solar congested grids, Powercor has completed a major works program that has delivered impressive results.

Solar, Battery/Storage, News, Policy
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
Sophie Vorrath1 Sep 20210 comments

A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.

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