Solar panel installations have been cleared to go ahead under slightly relaxed restrictions for week two of Victoria’s latest Covid-19 lockdown.
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Rooftop solar rebate of up to 50 pct extended to small business in Victoria
Thousands of rooftop solar rebates offering up to 50% discount on cost of PV system to be made available to small businesses in Victoria.
New crack in solar ceiling as Victoria sweetens rooftop deal for landlords
Victorian government adds interest-free loan to rooftop PV rebates for landlords, allowing them to cut the upfront cost of installing solar on rentals by up to $3,700.
Victoria opens $1 million in new govt grants for community energy
Victorian community energy projects set to receive boost with Victorian government opening up $1 million in funding under the New Energy Jobs Fund.
Another 4,000 Victorian solar rebates snapped up in 80 minutes
Solar Victoria confident solar rebate challenges resolved as fresh allocation of 4,000 rebates exhausted in 80 minutes.
Victoria solar rebate still in hot demand, mid-September offer gone in 20 minutes
Demand for Victorian government home solar rebate showing no signs of slowing, with second-round September offer of 3,250 applications filled in little more than a quarter of an hour.
Ray of hope, as Premier hints at changes to Victoria solar rebate
Ahead of a second major industry protest, Daniel Andrews has suggested his government would consider making key changes to the design of the state’s controversial rooftop solar rebate.
New data shows Victoria rooftop solar market languishing, with rebate on hold
Two charts from solar analysts SunWiz show Australia’s infamous “solar coaster” in full effect in Victoria, as residential installs languish waiting for the state’s Solar Homes rebate to resume.
Victoria rooftop solar rebate set to be capped, as 30,000-plus households pile in
UPDATED: Victoria energy minister says applications to rooftop solar rebate will be capped in future years, to “boost safety and ensure orderly rollout,” as numbers reach their limits for the introductory phase of scheme.
Victoria solar rebate notches up nearly 7,000 new rooftop systems
Victorian households are cashing on the state government’s solar homes rebate by the thousands, led by the outer western suburb of Tarneit and North Clyde in the south east.