The Victorian parliament is set to vote in the new feed-in tariff laws as early as Wednesday. The proposition of this legislation has angered a great deal of green campaigners and supporters of renewable energy.
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Victorian Farmers Pissed Off With Government’s Solar Stinginess
The farming industry of the state of Victoria has criticized the local government’s legislation on solar energy for disadvantaging them while other states offer the industry a far better deal.
Call For A National Energy Efficiency Rebate Scheme
Policy debate in Australia concerned with addressing rising energy costs has largely centred on the wrong solutions says a new report – the focus should be on homes, not power plants. [Read more…]
Can You Add A Battery To Your Existing Solar? Here’s How To Tell
With all the interest created by Australia’s shiny new Cheaper Home Batteries Program, we’ve seen enquiries soar for everything electric. One of the most common questions is: do I need to replace my existing solar system to get a battery? Here’s how to tell if it is possible to stick with your legacy solar, and how to add a battery to it if so.
QLD Solar For Renters Scheme: Funds Finally Allocated
A promised rebate program to support the installation of solar panels on thousands of Queensland rental properties should kick off this year, but many important details are yet to materialise. [Read more…]
Battery Rebate Backflips Trigger Petitions & Mass Refunds
Hundreds of homeowners and installers expecting to stack the federal battery rebate with cancelled state schemes have been left in the lurch, launching petitions and scrambling to get their deposits back as they ask the question: is it still worth getting a battery with the federal incentive alone?
Energy Minister Signals Electricity Offer Shake-Up
A mechanism ensuring electricity retailers can’t charge some customers as much as they otherwise may isn’t working as intended says Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. [Read more…]
JA Solar Racks Up 20 Years Of PV Manufacturing
China’s JA Solar has been a rather quiet achiever compared to some of its flashier competitors. But in 2025 the firm is strutting its stuff, celebrating two decades in the PV manufacturing game. [Read more…]
NSW’s Problematic Home Battery Rebate Biting The Dust
A cheery headline from a New South Wales state government news release published yesterday glossed over a bombshell contained within. But there is good news too (for some). [Read more…]
Electricity Retailer Amber Cashed Up For Expansion
Australia’s Amber recently wound up a funding round with $45 million to play with that will be used to grow and expand its battery and EV automation technology services both at home and abroad. [Read more…]
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