Tasmania’s opposition party pledges $20m to zero and low-interest loans of up to $15,000 for households and businesses to finance batteries and rooftop solar.
Tasmania Labor promises feed-in tariff “fix” with solar and battery loans
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Sydney factory to share excess rooftop solar power with employees
An 800kW solar system installed on the industrial rooftop of a window furnishing company in Sydney will soon supply power to its employees, too.
Tesla launches new battery energy plan, including big Powerwall discount
Tesla launches new energy plan in South Australia that promises big discounts on home battery storage and more behind-the-meter back-up for the grid.
Zero-sum game: The rise of solar export limits, and what can be done about it
As rooftop solar continues to boom around Australia, an increasing number of households are coming up against strict limits to the amount of energy they are allowed to export to the grid, some of which cannot export their solar at all.
Regulator flags another cut in solar feed-in tariffs in NSW
IPART flags another “likely” reduction to NSW rooftop solar feed-in tariff, as it prepares to set new benchmarks for the next three financial years.
Daytime power tariffs slashed to just eight cents a kWh to soak up rooftop solar
Synergy to offer a "Midday Saver" tariff of just 8c/kWh in a bid to help soak up the abundant rooftop solar energy supply.
Social Energy launches solar and battery VPP-based retail offer in Australia
UK-based green power retailer launches in Australia with promise of 40c/kWh solar feed-in tariff and “cutting-edge” virtual power plant technology that will optimise battery storage ROI and power bill savings.
Sonnen to pay households with batteries to help stabilise the grid
Sonnen launches new rewards program in Australia, offering cash payments to battery customers participating in a new VPP providing grid stability services.
Tesla launches UK home energy plan in first step to British solar and battery VPP
Tesla and Octopus Energy launch UK retail offer that promises to deliver a 75% electricity bill discount, as long as you have solar, a Powerwall 2, and preferably a Tesla EV.
Tango Energy offers 20c/kWh solar FiT in Victoria – with a catch
Pacific Hydro-owned retailer makes new pitch for rooftop solar customers in Victoria, with offer of equal-highest solar feed-in tariff in the state – with a couple of key catches.
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
City of Hobart proposes acting as virtual power hub, by buying rooftop solar directly from residents at higher rate than FiT and using it to power daytime operations.
North-facing rooftop solar panels rarely best for consumers – or the grid
University of South Australia study finds that when it comes to solar self-consumption, optimal panel placement is rarely towards the equator.
WA solar households set for price shock as premium tariffs come to an end
With WA premium feed-in-tariff contracts starting to come to an end, it is a good time for solar households to consider their options.
Consumers want it, networks need it: Verdict in on world-first blockchain solar trading trial
Report on W.A. trial using Power Ledger blockchain technology finds peer-to-peer solar energy trading technically feasible, good for grid and consumers – but unlikely to take off under current network tariff structures.
Indigo Power launches crowd investment round to expand community owned renewables
Indigo Power calls for EOIs for crowd-funded investment to expand community owned renewables projects across Victoria.
Cuts for Victoria recommended solar tariffs – but few retailers offer peak rate
Victoria regulator makes small cuts to 2020/21 solar feed-in tariff rates, but says only one retailer offering customers both single and time varying FiT.
