Smart Energy Council

Crisis averted? Hints of a resolution to “disastrous” rooftop solar rule change

Hints emerge of a “pragmatic solution” to the rushed introduction of controversial new safety and certification requirements for DC isolator-integrated…

December 13, 2021

Confused by the home battery market? This should help

DNV GL, CSIRO, Deakin University, and the Smart Energy Council are developing a draft Australian Battery Performance Standard to demystify…

May 8, 2020

Rooftop solar installers warned, get serious about Covid-19 control or shut up shop

Smart Energy Council webinar warns rooftop solar installers to "get deadly serious" about Covid-19 infection control, or “shut up shop”…

April 2, 2020

Victoria solar rebate stoush deepens, with plans for “bigger” industry protest

A second Victorian solar industry protest – this time targeting the Premier's office – is being planned for Thursday, as…

August 5, 2019

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…

July 25, 2019

Standards Australia claims “consensus” on controversial home battery rules

Home battery installation standard looks set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote reached "consensus" support. At least we…

July 25, 2019

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…

July 24, 2019