A second Victorian solar industry protest – this time targeting the Premier’s office – is being planned for Thursday, as calls to amend the state’s rooftop rebate scheme intensify.
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“Thanks for destroying my business:” Victoria solar rebate fallout deepens
Facing another month’s wait until the next round of rebates, rooftop solar industry and consumers vent frustration and sheer desperation, and confirm reports businesses are shutting down.
Victoria solar rebate feels the heat, as August quota filled within two hours
Latest monthly allocation of Victoria solar rebates exhausted within hours, reinforcing concerns the state government scheme is effectively strangling the market.
“D-day” for Victoria solar rebate, as government holds firm on design
One day before August 01 allotment of rooftop solar rebates opens to applications, Victoria energy minister says scheme’s controversial design will stay as it is.
Rooftop solar boom sees jump in sub-standard and “unsafe” systems
Timely reminder to consumers, as rate of rooftop solar installations found to be unsafe, or “substandard”, inches up in 2018-19. But what exactly does this mean?
Opposition fuels fire at solar protest against Victoria’s 2.6GW rooftop plan
State opposition leader joins calls for Victorian government to fix or scrap its rooftop solar panel rebate, to prevent job losses and company failures.
Solar Victoria defends rooftop rebate, as industry rallies for public protest
Stan Krpan defends Victoria’s rooftop solar rebate, as industry prepares to rally in protest of a scheme it says is causing more harm than good to retailers and installers.
Victorian hospitals get solar treatment in 1.5MW PV rollout
A 1.5MW rollout of rooftop solar across eight Victorian health care facilities – including an impressive 752kW system on a hospital in Sale – completed this week.
Rooftop solar prices spike in Victoria, up 13% in July
Solar Choice data shows a 13% rise in residential solar prices in Victoria following the re-opened rebate scheme being snapped up in the first 3 days.
Solar industry warns of “bloodbath” if Victoria rebate not changed
Solar industry intensifies calls for Victorian government to review “absolute monster” of rooftop solar rebate, amid reports of failing businesses and frustrated consumers.