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NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms

NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms

No rebates has meant slow rooftop solar uptake in NZ. But a range of progressive electricity market reforms is seeking to unlock the full value of distributed energy for consumers and the grid.
Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas

Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas

Latest monthly data shows Australia’s wind and solar assets continuing to grow their contribution to the grid, as gas continues its year-on-year decline.
Contentious solar project scrapped after work fails to start on time

Contentious solar project scrapped after work fails to start on time

After another change of hands, a solar project opposed by some locals has missed its planning permit deadline and is no longer going ahead.
Local council seeks annual $100,000 per road maintenance fee from wind and solar developers

Local council seeks annual $100,000 per road maintenance fee from wind and solar developers

A council at the heart of major wind and solar projects wants renewable energy developers to pay into a council-run fund to stay on top of road maintenance.
“The panels are never supposed to fail:” Solar contractor takes financial hit from troubled Australian project

“The panels are never supposed to fail:” Solar contractor takes financial hit from troubled Australian project

Leading solar contractor takes a hit on one of its Australian projects, blaming the failure of PV modules and the loss of generation as it waited for replacements.
Huge solar and battery project shrugs off long-distance objectors with IPC approval

Huge solar and battery project shrugs off long-distance objectors with IPC approval

Huge solar and battery project given the green light by state’s independent planning regulator after being sent for reassessment by more than 50 public objections.
Giant copper project signs deal for Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables facility

Giant copper project signs deal for Australia’s biggest off-grid hybrid renewables facility

One of Australia’s biggest copper mining projects to be powered by largest off-grid hybrid renewables power plant – with a mix of solar, thermal and batteries, but no wind.
Rebate bonus: Rooftop solar charts stunning new installation record, spurred by home battery boom

Rebate bonus: Rooftop solar charts stunning new installation record, spurred by home battery boom

Rooftop solar charts record month of newly installed capacity across Australia, in a stunning reversal of what looked to be a slow decline in a battery obsessed market.