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Another record month for rooftop solar, but Covid-19 likely to hit in May
Australia’s rooftop solar market charts second-highest month in April 2020 with 237MW new capacity. But analysts expect a Covid-19 drop-off to hit in May.
Sophie Vorrath

May 1, 2020

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NSW government paves way for more – and bigger – rooftop solar systems
What, exactly, is a two-sided wholesale electricity market? And will it really be good for consumers, or just sound like it?
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 24, 2020

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Solar Bay announces $350m commercial solar buy-back and PPA scheme
Renewables fund announces $350m investment vehicle to buy out existing rooftop solar systems from large businesses – starting with the 500kW Sydney ICC array.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 23, 2020

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Rooftop solar charts another big month, but Covid-19 clouds future
Rooftop solar installs enjoy another record month in March, but delay in registrations may hide the impact of Covid-19 as pandemic clouds future.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 3, 2020

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Solar, battery storage in demand as Coronavirus encourages shift to “self-reliance”
The COVID-19 impact on Australia’s solar and storage sector may not be all bad, particularly as homes and businesses look for ways to cut energy costs and increase self-reliance.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 23, 2020

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Rooftop solar unstoppable as market breaks “all previous records” in February
Australia’s rooftop solar market has shown no signs of slowing down so far in 2020, with booming residential installations in February helping to break all previous records and delivering the highest monthly registered capacity of 218MW.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2020

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Three rooftop solar companies suspended by regulator
Clean Energy Regulator takes action against another three solar installation companies for non-compliance or fraud within the national small-scale renewable energy scheme.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 28, 2020

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Victoria regulator lowers rooftop solar tariff, says few retailers offering variable rate
Victoria regulator makes small cuts to 2020/21 recommended solar feed-in tariff, says only one retailer offering customers both single and time-varying FiT.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 27, 2020

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Solar has smashed the centralised energy model, but can it bridge the social divide?
As rooftop solar booms in Australia, a closer look at the distribution of “prosumers” across the network reveals emerging inequalities that must be addressed.
Elise Wood

Feb 26, 2020

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Ikea to offer home solar systems in Australia, starting this year
Swedish furniture giant to launch its complete home solar offering – called SOLSTRÅLE – around Australia in April, starting with employees of the company.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 20, 2020

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