Tariffs

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…

November 17, 2020

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…

November 5, 2020

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…

October 28, 2020

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…

October 26, 2020

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…

August 13, 2020

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…

August 11, 2020

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…

July 2, 2020

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…

June 19, 2020

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.

March 26, 2020

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…

February 27, 2020