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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
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Standards Australia claims “consensus” on strict new home battery rules
Controversial home battery installation rules look set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote on the latest draft of safety guidelines reportedly won "consensus" support. At least, we think...
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Australia home battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.
Latest Draft Standard for residential battery installations threatens same impact as scrapped “battery bunker” rule – blocking battery installations in, or on, homes.
Standards Australia says industry roundtable has broadly agreed to "review" proposed rule banning li-ion batteries from being installed inside homes and garages. But rifts emerge in industry.
As industry rejects Standards Australia home battery ban proposal, AEMC calls for new body to govern standards for distributed energy market.
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Warnings of energy storage market chaos, as industry unites against home battery ban
Australian energy storage industry registers thousands of protests against Standards Australia’s proposed home battery ban. Industry body says if draft adopted, the energy storage industry in Australia and globally...
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NSW launches home battery guide, as race to “plug hole” threatens industry
New South Wales issues set of home battery storage guidelines, as industry warns against "jumping to an endgame" on safety.
Standards Australia guidelines may ban installations of battery storage in homes or garages, despite industry backlash against draft proposals.
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Global battery storage industry to fight Australia home bans
Global battery storage companies prepare to fight proposed Australian standards that could effectively ban battery storage from homes and garages, and put major dent into Australia's claims of being...
