In the current madness that masquerades as Australian energy policy, looking back may be the balm to continue looking forward. So let’s step back to 1994 and see how far we’ve come.
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Rooftop solar kept out of the shade with new Victoria planning rules
Victoria government amends planning laws to protect the state’s more than 330,000 rooftop solar systems from being overshadowed by neighbouring developments.
Another remote indigenous community shifted to solar, as NT "transforms" power delivery
Warruwi remote NT indigenous community gets 175kW solar array, as Power & Water Corporation – with backing from ARENA – changes the way it delivers power.
Battery grant for solar homes announced by Victorian government
Victoria Labor government announces subsidies of up to $5k to help 10,000 solar households install battery storage.
Farmers to flock to solar and battery storage, as power costs bite
Survey reveals more than three-quarters of Australia’s farmers plan to invest in solar and battery storage – and 20% are considering wind turbines, Angus Taylor – as the cost of power becomes a major agribusiness concern.
Solar Analytics buys Matter ahead of equity raising, expansion plans
Solar Analytics acquires PV-sharing startup, Matter, as it prepares to launch into a second stage of expansion and product development.
Victoria announces microgrid grant, to power Latrobe Valley shift from coal
Victoria Labor government launches $3m grant program to support the development of a renewables based microgrid project in the Latrobe Valley.
Queensland cotton farmer makes shift to solar
Southern hemisphere’s largest irrigator plans to develop 7.2MW of solar to power its operations in Queensland, starting with 3.2MW PV farm.
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 costs – and for very little effort. Used alongside the wholesale purchase of power and a corporate renewable PPA, the benefits to business can be substantial.
Victorian town plans "smart energy precinct" to halve industry power costs
Local business and community in coastal town of Port Fairy begin work on developing multi-million dollar, renewables-based smart energy precinct.