Queensland

Queensland fast-tracks school solar roll-out in bid to beat Covid blues

Queensland government plan to install “virtual solar farm" across 800-plus state schools has been fast-tracked, in an effort to support…

May 21, 2020

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.

February 27, 2020

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…

October 1, 2019

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…

May 30, 2019

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…

May 9, 2019

“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.

May 6, 2019

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…

May 2, 2019

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…

April 12, 2019

“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…

April 12, 2019

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…

November 19, 2018