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"This is not what I was sold:" VPPs have a trust problem. Can industry fix it? - One Step Off The Grid
Western Australia · Western Australia

"This is not what I was sold:" VPPs have a trust problem. Can industry fix it? - One Step Off The Grid

Virtual power plants are still dogged by major trust issues, industry experts say, as high up-front costs and complex offers leave customers reluctant to hand over control of their solar and battery assets. Representatives from some of the leading players in the nascent virtual power plant (VPP) sector discussed both the huge potential for consumer resource aggregation, and the significant barriers to uptake, at Australian Energy Week last Thurs…Read Article
How big home batteries can be cheaper than small under the federal rebate - One Step Off The Grid
Australia · Australia

How big home batteries can be cheaper than small under the federal rebate - One Step Off The Grid

The government has announced a federal battery rebate that comes into effect on the 1st of July, although many eligible installations have already taken place. The battery rebate offers customers as discount based on the usable kWh capacity of the battery that is installed and equates to around $335 per kWh assuming a STC price of $36. The government has been describing it as a 30% discount, which in the past has been roughly correct for a typic…Read Article
Unaccredited solar installer convicted of 11 separate offences - One Step Off The Grid
Wagga Wagga · Wagga Wagga

Unaccredited solar installer convicted of 11 separate offences - One Step Off The Grid

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has convicted a New South Wales man of multiple offences relating to fraudulent claims under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.  The CER announced on Wednesday that Craig Burmeister, an electrician, had pleaded guilty before the Wagga Wagga Local Court and been convicted of 11 separate offences regarding the design and installation of solar systems.  Burmeister was convicted of two offences of givin…Read Article

China solar giant unveils "most efficient industrial photovoltaic product in the world" - One Step Off The Grid

Chinese solar manufacturing giant Longi has unveiled a new hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) solar module that it says boasts a power of over 700W and production efficiency of nearly 26 per cent.  Longi unveiled its new solar module at this year’s International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC) in Shanghai, China, alongside Australia’s Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales, widely known as the “Father of Solar En…Shanghai, China · ShanghaiRead Article

Energy retailer offers cash-back deal to customers who add solar, batteries - One Step Off The Grid

Australian electricity and gas retailer Momentum Energy will offer customers a cash-back reward for investing in solar and/or battery solutions, through a new partnership with leading national PV provider, Solargain. Momentum Energy, the mainland-based retail arm of state-owned generator Hydro Tasmania, said on Tuesday that its partnership with Solargain was designed to make it easier for homeowners and small- and medium-sized businesses to gene…South Australia · South AustraliaRead Article

Rooftop solar slump continues as consumers hold out for cheaper batteries - One Step Off The Grid

Australia’s rooftop solar slump has continued into its fifth month, as the wait for the launch of federal home battery rebate in July keeps a dampener on investment in new home PV systems around the country. New numbers from Australian solar consultancy SunWiz have revealed that households and businesses added around 235MW of new rooftop solar in May, a slight increase from the previous month, but still well down on what would normally be expect…Australia · AustraliaRead Article

‘Betrayal’: NSW to Cut Battery Subsidies as Federal Scheme Kicks In

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A key consumer group has come out swinging against the NSW government’s plans to axe its incentive to install a home solar battery from July and redirect funds to household “virtual power plants” to stabilise the grid.New South Wales · New South WalesSee the Story

The states leading Australia's battery storage boom

Australia’s battery storage boom is gaining traction, with a number of states leading the charge according to the Climate Council’s latest report, Battery Boom: Supercharging Australia’s Renewable Rollout. South Australia ranking first in the country for its sweeping achievements in grid-scale and household battery storage. Related article: Community batteries go live in City of Campbelltown South Australia is home to the world’s first big batte…Campbelltown · CampbelltownSee the Story

Victoria Backs Local Manufacturing with Bigger Rebates for Aussie-Made Hot Water Systems - Australian Manufacturing

The Victorian Government has announced increased rebates for Australian-made hot water systems, aiming to reduce energy bills for households while strengthening the state's manufacturing industry.Melbourne, Australia · MelbourneSee the Story

Solar installer slapped with permanent ban following criminal conviction - One Step Off The Grid

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has permanently suspended the operations of a solar installation company, following a criminal conviction in Perth Magistrates Court.  In a statement issued on Friday, the CER said it has suspended the registration of Tanway Engineering Pty Ltd under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (the Act), meaning it can no longer create STCs. The CER said it had also determined that Tanway Engineering failed to me…Western Australia · Western AustraliaRead Article

Heat Pumps Become the Norm in Germany's New Homes

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A large majority of new residential houses and buildings in Germany feature a heat pump as their main heating system, showed numbers from the government’s statistical office Destatis. The climate-friendly heating technology was installed in more than two thirds (69.4 percent) of the 76,100 homes finished in 2024, a five percentage point increase compared to 2023. Around 15 percent of Germany’s CO2 emissions come from heating buildings, meaning t…Germany · GermanySee the Story

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