A $14.5bn boost to NSW Health Solar Program will fund energy saving projects and solar upgrades at nine ambulance stations and eight hospitals across four Local Health Districts.
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NT schools to go solar, as government-funded installs get underway
NT Labor government hits go on $5m Rooftop Solar Schools program, which it expects to cut energy costs by around 40% for selected schools across every Territory region.
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.
Abbott war on rooftop solar to drive up cost to homes, businesses
Attempt by Abbott government to stop Clean Energy Finance Corporation co-financing rooftop solar is likely to make rooftop solar a lot more more expensive for those homes and businesses who have yet to install the technology, and who cannot afford to buy the systems outright.
South Australia to double Adelaide City incentives for battery storage
South Australia government doubles funding available for City of Adelaide battery storage initiative, potentially injecting 600kWh of storage into CBD.
South Australia pushes battery storage in government buildings
South Australia looks to install battery storage in parliament house, museums and art galleries, and up to 150 other buildings including schools and railway stations, as it looks to become a leader in energy storage as well as wind and solar. South Australia is rapidly emerging as the leading state in battery storage, with the […]
Defence Housing to create solar suburb in Darwin, ready for EVs
New development to create 337kW solar suburb, producing 600,000kWh of electricity a year and saving Defence members more than $4.1m in electricity costs. Defence Housing Australia says it is creating a “solar suburb” in a new development near Darwin, with each home to feature a 4.5kW rooftop solar system and charging points for electric vehicles. […]