Victoria

Rooftop solar installs given all-clear for week two of Victoria Covid lockdown

Solar panel installations have been cleared to go ahead under slightly relaxed restrictions for week two of Victoria's latest Covid-19…

June 3, 2021

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…

March 10, 2021

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…

July 28, 2020

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…

May 21, 2020

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.

October 1, 2019

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…

September 17, 2019

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…

August 7, 2019

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…

May 14, 2019

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…

April 9, 2019

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…

January 22, 2019