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.
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Why NSW homes may lead in uptake of battery storage
Some 160,000 homes in NSW will lose their premium feed in tariffs for solar in 18 months. Here’s why battery storage may look an attractive option.
Tasmania rooftop solar market in decline after tariff 'double whammy'
Tasmanian renewables group calls for state government intervention after a series of cuts to solar feed-in tariffs causes market to contract.
WA residential complex installs 2kW solar for each apartment
Western Australia continues to lead in the development of new residential buildings and estates with built-in renewable energy supplies, with the installation of a 180kW solar system on the roof of a soon to be completed apartment complex in Perth. The developers of the Rivervale “Flo” project, local property group Psaros, say the rooftop PV […]
Sydney car dealership installs 100kW solar, LEDs for 65% power cut
100kW solar array installed at Sydney car dealership, including parking area, to help cut power bills by half. A Sydney car dealership has tapped CEFC funding to install a 100kW rooftop solar system and LED lighting – measures that are expected to cut the 50 year-old business’s energy consumption by 60 per cent. Col Crawford […]
Wheat farmers help drive 20% boost in WA rooftop solar uptake
Strong uptake in farming areas has helped drive big increase in rooftop PV penetration in WA, and 4 postcodes now rank in Australian top 20.
Household and business rooftop solar PV forecasts – state by state
AEMO’s state by state, medium and long term solar PV forecasts have been upgraded significantly from last year in almost every instance.
Australia's conservative heartland leads adoption of rooftop solar
Rooftop solar distribution data reveals some interesting patterns, linking some of Australia’s most conservative electorates with high PV uptake.
'Bulk-buy’ community solar plan launches 2nd round offer in Victoria
Central Victorian NGO launches 2nd round of bulk-buy community solar offer, in hope of attracting 150 more households to cheaper, easier rooftop solar.
Why new housing estates and whole towns will go off grid
New housing estates in Australia may be built without a connection to the main grid, offering instead free electricity – and even free electric vehicles – to residents. Meanwhile, numerous towns are looking to buy back their grid from networks. Welcome to the new world of micro-grids.