Solar

From gravel pit to solar farm: Pioneering community project nears completion

After years of grit, determination and collaboration, construction is underway on one of Australia's pioneering community solar and battery storage…

March 8, 2024

Regulator bans second rooftop solar installer from rebate scheme

A rooftop solar installer has been banned from access to Australia's rooftop solar rebate for a year after failing to…

March 8, 2024

Rooftop solar “compliance blitz” targets installer short cuts, safety breaches

Rooftop solar installers are on notice against taking short-cuts on safety, with the launch of a new safe work "compliance…

March 7, 2024

CEC proposes $6,500 subsidy for home batteries to soak up rooftop solar

The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.

March 6, 2024

Regulator names new rooftop solar accreditation scheme operator, as CEC hands over reins

Solar Accreditation Australia named as new operator of the installer and design accreditation scheme under the federal small-scale solar rebate.

March 1, 2024

Power to the people? Critics say new rule that affects EVs and home batteries misses mark

AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their…

February 29, 2024

Off-grid solar and battery microgrid specialist moves HQ to NT

GenOffGrid to move headquarters from WA to Darwin's East Arm and expand its business with the support of a NT…

February 29, 2024

Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar tariffs slashed again

Nexa’s Stephanie Bashir on how to reshape grid around consumer energy as solar tariffs cut and PV sets new records.

February 29, 2024

Rooftop solar feed-in tariff slashed again to new low of just 3.3c/kWh

Regulator confirms it will slash rooftop solar FiT by another 32% in 2024, as wholesale power prices continue to be…

February 27, 2024

Huge 1MW rooftop solar system to take the sting out of data centre power costs

Equinix will use the solar array to help offset the enormous grid energy draw required by data centres.

February 26, 2024