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CEC proposes $6,500 subsidy for home batteries to soak up rooftop solar

March 6, 2024 by Rachel Williamson Leave a Comment

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The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electrification, Solar

MSquare Energy’s Australia-made solar modules de-listed by CEC

March 31, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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Australia’s tiny pool of locally manufactured solar panels shrinks further, with the module range of NSW-based MSquare Energy de-listed by CEC.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Crisis averted? Hints of a resolution to “disastrous” rooftop solar rule change

December 13, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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rooftop solar

Hints emerge of a “pragmatic solution” to the rushed introduction of controversial new safety and certification requirements for DC isolator-integrated solar inverters.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy, Software/Gadgets

Major rooftop solar fraud allegations under investigation by regulator

October 13, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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rooftop solar

Allegations that false documents were used in registration of more than 640 rooftop solar installations are being investigated by regulator.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Policy

Looming deadline for new inverter standards causes anxiety for industry

May 20, 2021 by Alison Potter Leave a Comment

As introduction of the new inverter standard looms, manufacturers raise concerns there will be bottlenecks and possible delays for re-listing products with the CEC.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, News, Solar

Rooftop solar regulator sets sights on installers who shirk the rules

May 5, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Clean Energy Regulator to deploy “sophisticated analytical model” to catch out Clean Energy Council accredited installers making false STC statements or claims.

Filed Under: Solar, Policy

Rooftop solar data shows drop in unsafe systems, even as market booms

June 25, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

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rooftop solar

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has published its latest report on the quality and safety standards of the nation’s millions of rooftop solar systems, and it’s encouraging news.

Filed Under: Solar

Soluna batteries gain CEC approval for installation in Australian homes

June 16, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Soluna Australia

Newly launched home battery systems of Australia-China joint venture added to Clean Energy Council’s list of approved lithium-based storage devices.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Australia’s rooftop solar industry braces for lock-down

March 31, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

CEC and others push for Australia’s rooftop solar industry to continue operating during Covid-19 lock-down, but looking increasingly unlikely.

CEC and others push for Australia’s rooftop solar industry to continue operating during Covid-19 lock-down, but looking increasingly unlikely.

Filed Under: Solar, Policy

Standards Australia claims “consensus” on controversial home battery rules

July 25, 2019 by Sophie Vorrath 8 Comments

Home battery installation standard looks set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote reached “consensus” support. At least we think that’s what has happened…

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy

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