Three regional towns are being considered for battery backed stand-alone microgrids that would "island" the communities in the event of a major power outage.
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AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process.
Advocates of super-charged solar-for-renters scheme say rental households could save more than $700 annually on power bills with grants of up to $3500 for the installation of rooftop PV.
After years of grit, determination and collaboration, construction is underway on one of Australia's pioneering community solar and battery storage projects.
A rooftop solar installer has been banned from access to Australia's rooftop solar rebate for a year after failing to meet strict requirements of attending installations.
Rooftop solar installers are on notice against taking short-cuts on safety, with the launch of a new safe work "compliance blitz."
The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.
Solar Accreditation Australia named as new operator of the installer and design accreditation scheme under the federal small-scale solar rebate.
AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their CER. But does it hit the mark?
GenOffGrid to move headquarters from WA to Darwin's East Arm and expand its business with the support of a NT government concessional loan.
Regulator confirms it will slash rooftop solar FiT by another 32% in 2024, as wholesale power prices continue to be pushed down by … rooftop solar.
Equinix will use the solar array to help offset the enormous grid energy draw required by data centres.
Federal government launches online guide to make picking the right rooftop solar and battery system "as easy as possible" for households and business.
WA regional utility rolls out internet connected smart controls that "can remove limits on the amount of solar that can be installed in towns.”
Local government calls for feedback on a proposal to drive rooftop solar uptake by offering a generous discount to annual council rates.
Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.