Queensland government plan to install “virtual solar farm” across 800-plus state schools has been fast-tracked, in an effort to support industry through Covid-19 downturn.
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Queensland to add 26MW rooftop solar to state schools to support air-con
Queensland government to expand solar installations to hundreds of Queensland schools to facilitate air conditioner roll out.
Queensland rebates encourage landlords to install rooftop solar for renters
More than $660k in rebates have been paid to north Queensland renters installing solar, as program aims to break down barriers to solar on rentals.
Relief for commercial solar sector, as “silly” Queensland rule overturned
Widespread relief after rushed Queensland government solar rule change, that had thrown the commercial rooftop industry into chaos, ruled invalid by the Supreme Court. Government has promised to appeal the decision.
Solar Insiders Podcast: What is going on in Queensland?
Confusion and frustration in the Sunshine state as the government seeks to justify new rules that will add costs to solar farms and make some installations impossible.
“This is chaos:” QLD solar rule contradicts own advice, says CEC
CEC says Queensland government’s looming large-scale solar installation rule change contradicts itself – making it both confusing and potentially industry-crippling.
Final plea as deadline for “crippling” Queensland solar rule looms
Clean Energy Council makes last-ditch plea to Queensland government to delay and reconsider a rule change that threatens to cripple the state’s booming commercial PV sector.
Queensland solar rule will blow out costs, cause months-long delays
Industry warns rule change requiring licensed electricians, only, to install solar panels on projects 100kW-plus, will have dire consequences for projects already under construction.
“Cheap shot” at commercial solar: Industry slams Queensland rule change
Solar developers slam Queensland government rule restricting panel installation to licensed electricians as “absurd,” and warn it will kill many commercial solar projects.
Queensland to get battery boost as government launches grant and loan scheme
Queensland Labor launches scheme offering 1500 Queensland households and small businesses interest-free loans and grants of $3000 to buy batteries or combined solar-battery systems.