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More Sunny Days Ahead For Home Solar Power In Victoria

Andrews Labor Govvernment and solar power

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With Labor to remain at the helm in Victoria, it now has solar power and other renewable energy commitments to make good on. [Read more…]

More Large-Scale Solar And Energy Storage Progress In Victoria

Gannawarra Energy Storage System - Tesla Powerpack

Gannawarra Solar Farm is operating at full capacity, construction of its colocated battery system has been completed and Wemen Solar Farm is connected to the grid says developer Wirsol. [Read more…]

Up To 75% Off Solar For Renters — If Victorian Labor Reelected

solar for renters in Victoria

Vic Labor promises cheap solar for renters. Smart move.

Victorian Labor has announced a scheme to put solar panels on the roofs of rental properties and allow tenants to benefit from the lower electricity bills it provides.  The catch is it relies on Labor being reelected on the 24th.  But, looking on the bright side, if the Victorian Liberals win I’m sure they’ll be willing to give your landlord a subsidy to mine brown coal under your backyard [Read more…]

Victoria’s Karadoc Solar Farm Commences Electricity Exports

Karadoc Solar Farm

Renewables developer BayWa r.e. announced yesterday that Victoria’s largest solar farm to date has started exporting energy into the national grid – and soon it will be helping to power beer production. [Read more…]

More Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Victoria

Charging stations for electric cars

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The Victorian Government has announced it will stump up more cash to support the installation of ultra-rapid EV charging stations in five more locations across the state. [Read more…]

Victorian Liberals Pledge Solar And Storage For State Schools

Liberal Victoria has committed to providing all eligible Victorian public schools with solar panels and battery storage if it wins the November election. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria Warns On Marketing, Safety And Quality

Monitoring of Victoria's solar rebate

As applications for the Victorian solar rebate roll in, there’s an increased focus on ensuring safety and quality standards are being met – and that Victorians aren’t being ripped off. [Read more…]

Solar Farm Proposal Called In By Victoria’s Planning Minister

Inverleigh wind and solar project

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Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne will reportedly make the final call on a solar farm project proposed for a site near Inverleigh. [Read more…]

Victorian Solar Rebate Application Process Opens – How To Apply

Victoria solar rebate application

The wait is over – the Victorian Government announced on Friday households in the state can now apply for the VIC Solar Homes rebate for solar power systems. [Read more…]

Victorian Solar Owners’ Right To Sunlight Protected

Solar panels and the right to sunlight

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Solar power systems will be protected from overshadowing by new neighbouring developments under planning provisions in Victoria that will take effect from late this month. [Read more…]

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