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Local groups and individuals lead the way in cutting fossil fuels and reducing energy costs through initiatives like ClearSky Solar, financing solar projects for businesses.

A solar and battery microgrid in Corryong, Victoria, will provide reliable, renewable power for up to five days, enhancing community safety and connectivity during emergencies.

Casella Family Brands inaugurates a 5.7MW solar farm near Yenda, NSW, powering a third of the winery, committing to net-zero emissions by 2050, and supporting the Australian wine industry’s GHG emissions reduction goals.

Federal and WA governments partner to improve energy efficiency in remote and regional social housing, reducing bills and emissions for residents in hotter climates.

Longi sets new world record at 2024 Intersolar Europe conference with 30.1% efficiency for commercial M6 size wafer-level solar cell, boosting confidence in tandem PV technology.

Western Power’s Project Symphony demonstrates VPP potential in reducing grid costs, eliminating subsidies, and optimizing battery revenue streams for customers.

Despite record volumes in rooftop solar market, retailers face complaints due to declining customer numbers, lower sales conversion rates, and reduced consumer spending.

South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant by Tesla expands to include 1750 low-income housing tenants, offering savings on renewable energy through Powerwall batteries and solar panels.

Greenbot Pty Ltd’s platform suspended for failing to meet requirements, impacting small-scale technology certificates for rooftop solar panels. Rooftop solar retailers advised to find new Solar Panel Validation provider.

Consumers need fair tariffs and incentives for solar energy usage. Energy market reforms are crucial for a cheaper, greener, and consumer-centric grid. Key issues include automatic tariff changes and lack of solar soak tariffs.

Australia’s rooftop solar market hits record 292MW capacity in May, driven by small systems and commercial sector growth, with all states showing double-digit volume increase.

Marlinja Microgrid project in NT provides cheaper, reliable electricity to indigenous community, setting blueprint for community-owned energy and economic development.