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What’s behind scare campaign on rooftop solar “blackout” threat
Scare campaigns about blackouts, this time caused by rooftop solar, are again in mainstream media. We explain what’s going on here, and why the claims are dubious. Updated with further response from AEMO.
Giles Parkinson
Jun 7, 2018
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“Time to take control” of rooftop solar, industry says
New report from ENA and AEMO to look at orchestration of rooftop solar and battery storage, as NSW promises more trials to use distributed energy to lower costs.
Giles Parkinson
Jun 6, 2018
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Rooftop solar boom marches on, as NSW surges ahead
Another record month of rooftop solar installations in May, as NSW leads the charge to become the clear leader in the market.
Giles Parkinson
Jun 5, 2018
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Can the rooftop solar boom keep going?
One-third through 2018 and we’ve chalked up 100MW+ new rooftop solar every single month. But how long can the solar boom last?
Tristan Edis
May 24, 2018
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Solar bet for Crown Casino, with 300kW rooftop system
Melbourne’s Crown casino complex has installed one of the CBD’s biggest rooftop PV systems on its admin building.
Sophie Vorrath
May 14, 2018
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IPART gets tough on tariffs for NSW rooftop solar
IPART confirms plans to effectively penalise NSW solar households for the lower electricity prices their rooftop PV has helped to deliver, by cutting the recommended feed-in tariff in half for 2018/19.
Sophie Vorrath
May 14, 2018
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California set to mandate rooftop solar on all new homes
California Energy Commission looking likely to approve move to rooftop solar compulsory on all new homes, condos, and apartments from 2020.
Joshua S Hill
May 8, 2018
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Australia beats 100MW rooftop solar installs for 7th month in a row
Australia rooftop solar installations top 100MW for the seventh month on a row.
Giles Parkinson
May 8, 2018
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