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“Deniers and delayers:” Bowen marks 600,000 cheaper home batteries, but says balcony solar cannot be rushed
While hailing a fresh milestone for Cheaper Home Batteries, the federal energy minister says rushing into plug-in solar risks giving “deniers and delayers” a free kick.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 9, 2026

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Twenty-five billion reasons for ministers to support urgent consumer energy reform
Australians have invested $25 billion in solar and batteries, with plenty more to come. We need policy and regulations to complement the investment.
Roger Wilkins

Nov 22, 2023

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NSW social housing could host 650MW of rooftop solar, save occupants $129m a year
New modelling shows NSW’s more than 54,000 social and affordable housing properties could host up to 650MW of rooftop solar and slash occupants’ bills.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 13, 2023

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Queensland solar and wind pipeline warrants higher renewables target, says report
Green groups call on Queensland government to aim higher on renewables, pointing to ample wind and solar project pipeline.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 9, 2022

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“Transformational:” Australia passes 3 million-mark for rooftop solar systems
More than 3 million rooftop solar systems have been installed by Australian households. Can the rest of the electricity grid – and the federal government – keep up?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 9, 2021

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Queensland urged to unlock $36bn renewable investment boom in lead-up to election
Solar Citizens calls on Queensland government to embrace wind and solar to unlock more than 50,000 new jobs and take the state past 90% renewables.
Michael Mazengarb

May 12, 2020

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Rooftop solar could supply 15% of Australian demand by 2023
Study shows contribution to grid from Australia’s rooftop solar systems up 33% over 2018. At this rate, it could supply 14% of NEM demand within 5 years.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 10, 2018

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Queensland could be 90% renewable by 2030 – with right policy settings
Report finds Queensland could meet almost 100% of its electricity needs from renewables by 2030, if all of its almost 15,000MW pipeline of large-scale wind and solar projects proceeded.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 4, 2018

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AEMC backs down on rooftop “solar tax” proposal
Energy market rule maker backs down on proposal to charge solar households to export excess PV generation back to the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 22, 2017

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