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Victorian Government Gives Go-Ahead to VNI-West Transmission Line

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The long-awaited VNI-West interconnector project has taken a small step forward in the planning process, with Victoria’s minister for energy and resources Lily D’Ambrosio on Saturday confirming approval for the AEMO to move ahead with the project. [Read more…]

Victoria Replacing Battery Rebates with Interest-Free Loans

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Victoria’s 2023-2024 state budget yesterday hit the headlines with a billion dollars to re-establish the State Electricity Commission, focusing on driving the state’s switch to renewables.

A much lower profile move was a rejig of Solar Victoria’s support for home batteries. [Read more…]

Solar Victoria Add More Rules For PV, Battery & Heat Pump Installations

Solar Victoria has published the 2023-2024 Notice To Market, including five new mandatory requirements and rather more recommendations. [Read more…]

Westpac Gets Behind Victoria’s Rangebank Big Battery

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Australian “Big 4” bank Westpac announced yesterday it’s one of the lead financiers for the delivery of Victoria’s huge Rangebank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). [Read more…]

Free Mentoring Offered To Victoria’s Solar Sparkies

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Solar Victoria has kicked off a new initiative to help electricians, electrical engineers and licensed electrical inspectors boost their skills and technical know-how. [Read more…]

Victorian Power Saving Bonus Double-Dip Nears

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Victorian households who haven’t yet taken advantage of the state’s Power Saving Bonus should get in now – and then get ready to grab it again very soon. [Read more…]

Solar System Servicing: Energy Safe Victoria Reminder 

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After several fires in the last few weeks involving older solar power systems, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has reminded Victorians about the importance of regular solar inspections and servicing. [Read more…]

“Trapped” Victorians To Get More Choice In Electricity

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Many Victorians moving into new apartments will soon have a greater choice of electricity providers – or green, affordable power. [Read more…]

Victoria Home Solar News Roundup 

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Residential solar systems installed in Victoria are getting bigger and battery rebates remain popular according to a Solar Homes industry update sent out yesterday. There’s also news of another feed-in tariff reduction on the horizon. [Read more…]

Victorian Solar Installers Struggling With Rebate Application Delays

Solar rebate delays in Victoria

Some solar installers in Victoria are very frustrated with delays in application processing for the state’s rebate. It’s costing them time and money, and it’s not a great situation for their customers either. [Read more…]

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