CUB shift to 100% renewables becomes new selling point for brewer’s iconic Victoria Bitter beer, with a solar themed take on the brand’s equally iconic advertisements.
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Australia rooftop solar market hits “plateau” – at record volumes
August data suggests Australia’s rooftop solar market has effectively plateaued, albeit at record volume levels. Victoria, meanwhile, has made a slight recovery, but not for long.
Victoria’s boosted rooftop solar rebate snapped up in minutes
Victoria’s rooftop PV rebate has again been taken up in record time, with the boosted September offering of 6,500 discounted home solar panel systems disappearing in under an hour.
Victoria solar rebate on hold another day, as tech troubles continue
Technical difficulties keep Solar Victoria’s rooftop panel rebate portal closed for a second day, again delaying access to the newly boosted state government scheme.
Victoria “in denial” over solar mess, as Parliament votes down rebate inquiry
Pressure intensifies on Victorian government to amend “botched” rooftop solar rebate, as state opposition bid to establish parliamentary inquiry gets voted down.
What’s going on with Victoria solar? A correction, and an update, on market data
We correct a mistake made on July data for rooftop solar installations in Victoria – but note that the state’s residential PV rebate is still having a troubling impact on the market.
Longi launches new solar module with 20% conversion efficiency
China PV giant launches new high performance module in Melbourne, in strategic bet that “race to the bottom” on PV prices is coming to an end in Australia.
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 calls to amend the state’s rooftop rebate scheme intensify.
“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.
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.