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    Mirvac taps Melbourne start-up for shared solar at new apartments

    ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex – and potentially across all multi-occupant buildings.
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    May 30, 2019
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    Australia’s hottest rooftop solar suburbs – and the millions still missing out

    Clean Energy Council reveals which Australian suburbs are embracing rooftop solar the most enthusiastically, while a separate report reminds us that apartment dwellers are still missing the party.
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    Apr 21, 2019
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    Rooftop solar start-up Matter Technology in administration

    Matter Technology, one of Australia’s first solar start-ups to target rented households, has gone into voluntary administration, and is seeking buyers.
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    Jul 5, 2018
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  • Shared solar switched on at Melbourne apartment complex
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    Shared solar switched on at Melbourne apartment complex

    Allume Energy has switched on its first suburban shared solar system that allows PV electricity to be distributed and billed to individual tenants, for 30% less than grid costs.
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    The fight for millions of Australians locked out of rooftop solar

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    Aug 31, 2017
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    Australian shared solar technology targets untapped rental market

    Australian tech startup, Matter, has launched a technology that aims to give Australia’s 2.4 million rented households access to cheaper solar power.
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    Dec 4, 2015
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    City of Sydney, property groups push regulator to allow shared energy

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