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WA Premier rules out solar tax as “fantasy”
Colin Barnett rules out adopting Synergy’s proposed doubling of grid connection charges for solar households, describing the idea of a solar tax as “fantasy”.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 19, 2016

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Solar homes facing meter bill shock, delays as premium tariffs end
Solar households are facing hefty bills to change their meters when their solar bonus tariffs end this year. Worse, they are facing long delays. It’s a potential train crash that could deepen desire to add battery storage.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 16, 2016

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Greens unveil rooftop solar plan for Australian council buildings
New Greens policy to cut local government energy bills by allowing solar companies install PV on council infrastructure and build solar car parks and shades at community centres.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2016

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Poll finds majority would support party proposing solar on every rooftop
Poll finds most Australians would favor parties who promoted maximum uptake of rooftop solar and battery storage, and strong commitment to large-scale solar and wind.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2016

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Australian solar PV market charts worst start to year since 2012
January 2016 marks worst start to year for solar PV in Australia since 2012, with volumes down across almost all states and system sizes.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 15, 2016

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AGL eyes virtual power plants in link with battery storage developer Sunverge
AGL invests in battery storage software developer as it moves towards a time when it can use solar and storage from its consumers as a “virtual power plant”. Also announces a “solar command App” and a big boost in solar sales.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 10, 2016

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Queensland inquiry’s big fail on rooftop solar and battery storage
Imagine you are a government, or pricing regulator, or independent advisory body charged with addressing the soaring cost of electricity: Where would you focus your efforts – on the biggest source of those price surges, or a minor addition labelled green?
Giles Parkinson

Feb 8, 2016

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Graph of the Day: Why solar power is taking over the world
For anyone who is in doubt about the incredible journey solar power has taken in past decade, this graph offers a stunning reminder.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 8, 2016

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Recommendation to curtail Solar Bonus Scheme rejected by Qld govt
Queensland govt rejects Productivity Commission recommendations to review 50% RET and cut short Solar Bonus Scheme, as measures to rein in soaring electricity prices.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 3, 2016

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Victorian life-saving clubs to go solar in bid to cut costs
Victorian Life Saving clubs can now apply for state government grants to install solar PV after the launch of a $500,000 funding program this week.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 1, 2016

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What comes after solar PV? BIPV
Why build a roof and then add solar panels to that roof? Why not simply make the roof and the solar panels one and the same?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 29, 2016

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Records broken as two Melbourne CBD icons make switch to solar
Melbourne Lord Mayor says installation of Australia’s highest commercial solar system on CBD skyscraper represents new frontier in shift to solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 29, 2016

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