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.
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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.
Discounted home batteries gather dust in Victoria, as solar flies off the shelf
Nearly one month in to Victoria’s battery rebate, barely one-quarter of the allotted applications has been filled – in stark contrast with the solar panels offer, which was filled within 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.
Victoria rooftop solar rebate on hold again, with July quota filled in three days
Victorian households waiting to install half-price solar might have to wait another few weeks, after the July quota of the state government’s rooftop rebate was filled within days.
The boom resumes, as Victoria solar rebate reopens – batteries included
Applications flood in as Victoria’s $1.3bn Solar Homes rebate kicks off in earnest. Batteries are on offer too – but just 200 available from now until November.
Rooftop solar, battery quotas revealed as Victoria prepares to reopen rebate scheme
Details revealed for next phase of Victorian Solar Homes scheme, including 1000 battery storage rebates in limited parts of the state, and 3,333 new rooftop PV rebates each month.
New Solar Victoria CEO promises smoother ride when rebate resumes
Less “solar-coaster,” more consumer protection, assures new CEO for Solar Victoria – the body tasked with overseeing state government’s rooftop solar and battery storage subsidy schemes.
Victoria solar industry slams pause in rooftop rebate, as phones “stop ringing”
Victoria’s rooftop solar industry says pause in applications for the state’s Solar Homes rebate will kill business for almost 3 months, as customers hold off investing until July.