Shared apartment rooftop solar funding grants residents clean energy access
The Australian and New South Wales governments are collaborating to deliver a $25 million solar for apartments incentive for owners’ corporations and strata managers to install shared rooftop solar systems.
Government revels in record renewable investment and declining emissions
New data released by the federal government and Clean Energy Regulator indicate a record delivery of renewable energy investment and declining emissions in Australia.
Feedback sought on hybrid projects in next CIS tender for Western Australia
On the cusp of Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 2 – WEM Dispatchable successful proponent announcements, the federal government now calls for feedback on how to approach hybrid projects in the pending 2025 WEM Tender for Western Australia, opening mid-2025.
AI-powered technology helps deliver flexible export limits for rooftop solar
Electricity network operator Endeavour Energy has launched a “flexible exports” service for rooftop solar systems in New South Wales that it forecasts will contribute 600 MW of additional renewable energy capacity over the next decade.
Cook serves up $387 million residential battery rebate scheme
The Western Australian government has moved to accelerate the uptake of residential battery energy storage systems, announcing it will introduce a $387 million rebate scheme to encourage the installation of household batteries to store and utilise extra power generated by rooftop solar.
Albanese plans local content targets as part of $500 million investment into clean energy manufacturing
The Australian government has committed $500 million to support the use of locally made steel and aluminium in the onshore manufacturing of clean energy technologies, including batteries, wind turbines, and hydrogen electrolysers.
Research paints positive picture of used EV battery health
New Australian research around battery degradation in used electric vehicles has found average battery health exceeded 90%, even for vehicles that have travelled more than 120,000 kilometres.
Solar rebate scheme notches record as axe poised on feed-in tariffs
The Victorian government’s Solar Homes rebate program continues to reach new heights with more than 78,000 rooftop PV, solar hot water and residential battery systems installed in 2024 – the most successful year on record.
1.8 GWh battery project put in planning express lane
A 1.8 GWh battery energy storage system proposed for Victoria’s northeast is one of two new renewable energy projects set to be fast tracked through the state’s accelerated planning approval pathway.
NSW invests $1 billion to boost energy storage and infrastructure upgrades
The New South Wales government will channel up to $1 billion into large-scale and community batteries, pumped hydro, and virtual power plants as it seeks to ramp up investment in renewable energy generation and storage projects to support the state’s shift from coal-fired generation.
