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AusNet flags hefty connection fees for rooftop solar in Victoria

AusNet says its networks might need to be upgraded as more and more households install rooftop solar. And where it…

November 8, 2018

Queensland solar homes win as retailers compete to buy rooftop PV exports

QCA report shows more retailers competing to buy rooftop solar exports in south-east Queensland, pushing the average residential FiT price…

October 29, 2018

Victorian dairy co-op says solar a "no-brainer" for farmers – batteries not far behind

Macalister Demonstration Farm says 61kW solar install at its dairy co-op will pay for itself in power savings in six…

October 26, 2018

NSW offers free rooftop solar for low-income households – in place of energy rebate

NSW government trial will install 2.5kW of rooftop solar, free, for low-income households that forego their energy rebate – a…

October 19, 2018

NT government set to review solar feed-in tariff, as grid reforms kick off

Northern Territory electricity and solar feed-in tariffs set for review, in bid to boost uptake of rooftop solar, battery storage,…

October 9, 2018

What is a solar PPA?

Thinking of going solar? It's not all about panels on roofs. There are many benefits – economic and environmental –…

September 20, 2018

New solar + battery round for Yackandandah, as 100% renewable plans take shape

North-east Victorian town forges ahead on 100% renewable plans, with new bulk-buy solar round, community retailer and microgrid projects.

September 10, 2018

Energy Locals takes aim at "big three" with wholesale electricity offer

Retail power upstart launches new membership service that offers flat weekly fee, and electricity at “wholesale” market prices.

September 5, 2018

Community retailer Enova eyes expansion with new crowd-funding campaign

Community energy retailer aims to raise at least $3m to finance its extension across NSW, including Sydney CBD, followed by…

August 16, 2018

How business can keep energy costs below 10c/kWh

New report shows taking part in demand response activities could save businesses up to 33 per cent on their power…

August 9, 2018