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Solar industry news in Australia, including ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,WA,VIC

Mild winter and abundant rooftop solar sends grid demand to record lows – just 2 MW in one state

Record Low Grid Demand Due to Mild Winter and Rooftop Solar

by Sobel
2026-09-02
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Australia wrote the world’s best rooftop PV rules. We must do the same for plug-in solar – and fast

Australia Must Establish Plug-in Solar Regulations Quickly

by Sobel
2026-09-02
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SwitchedOn podcast: How three hours of free solar power can cost you more

SwitchedOn Podcast: The Hidden Costs of Free Solar Power

by Sobel
2026-09-01
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From solar cells to solar farms: Quest for ultra-low cost PV gets $100 million federal boost

$100 Million Investment in Solar PV Research to Lower Costs

by Sobel
2026-09-01
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“Doing what we built it to do:” Rinehart-backed lithium mine runs on 80 pct renewables for second year in row

Rinehart’s Lithium Mine Achieves 80% Renewable Energy for Second Year

by Sobel
2026-09-01
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Rooftop solar record tumbles as battery rebate drives 1 GW of new installs over just three months

Rooftop Solar Hits 1 GW Record in Three Months Driven by Battery Rebate

by Sobel
2026-09-01
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“Retailer viability” trumped bill savings in Solar Sharer design, says energy veteran

Solar Sharer Policy Compromised by Retailer Interests, Says Energy Expert

by Sobel
2026-09-01
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Pressure mounts to make “balcony solar” legal in Australia, as it goes on sale in the UK

Australia Faces Pressure to Legalize Balcony Solar Following UK Sales

by Sobel
2026-08-30
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Gas for data centres, solar for the grid: NT seeks new PV plant to take load off costly gas peakers

NT Government Seeks New Solar Plant to Reduce Gas Peaker Reliance

by Sobel
2026-08-29
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Renewable microgrids hold huge promise for First Nations communities – so why aren’t they being built?

Challenges Facing Renewable Microgrids in First Nations Communities

by Sobel
2026-08-29
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