$150,000 Grants for Apartment Solar Systems
New South Wales offers grants for shared rooftop solar systems in apartments, aiming to reduce power bills and increase renewable energy access for residents.
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Challenges of Managing Rooftop Solar, Batteries, and EVs with Smart Meters
Smart meters alone are insufficient to handle the growth of rooftop solar, batteries, and EVs. Integrating low voltage monitoring is crucial for effective management and grid resilience.
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New solar and battery project in Tamworth hinterland
A 155MW solar farm and 360MW/1440MWh battery proposed in Garoo, led by Bright Path Renewables and Jinko Power, aiming for 2028 start date with community considerations.
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Australia’s Main Grid Sets New Solar Output Record
Australia’s main grid achieves a new solar output record with 7,643.3 MW, surpassing previous records. Queensland also sets new output peaks in solar and wind energy.
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Middlebrook Solar Farm and Battery Project Approved
After overcoming opposition, the Middlebrook solar farm in NSW receives federal approval for construction, addressing concerns about environmental impact and local objections.
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Impact of ‘Sun Tax’ on NSW Households
NSW solar households face $3.50 annual export tariffs as ‘sun tax’ is enforced, aiming to alter consumer behavior towards solar self-consumption and battery storage investment.
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Australia’s main grid sets new solar output record
Australia’s main grid achieved a peak solar output of 7,595.3 MW, with rooftop solar contributing significantly. NSW and Queensland also set new solar output records.
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Victoria solar farm fire leads to shutdown
Energy Safe Victoria shuts down Raywood solar farm after inverter fire, requiring grass to be mowed below 100mm. Investigation ongoing.
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Dutch investor’s loss on Australian solar assets
Photon Energy faces losses on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets, impacting overall financial performance. The company also explores new energy storage projects in South Africa.
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Australia’s Broken Electricity Pricing Model
Energy expert Alan Pears highlights flaws in Australia’s energy pricing system, emphasizing the need for urgent reform to empower consumers and promote sustainability.
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Australia’s Energy Battle: Home Batteries Policy Showdown
Federal election brings clash between Labor and Coalition on home battery subsidies to support solar energy uptake and grid stability. Independent MPs also propose bills for cheaper home batteries.
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Victoria’s Solar Homes Program Achieves Record Installations
Victoria’s Solar Homes program sets a record with over 78,000 subsidized solar panels, hot water systems, and batteries installed in 2024, saving households billions and reducing energy bills significantly.
