The NSW Government has been seeking advice on improving the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme, as it works to harmonise the state battery incentive in anticipation of a federal rebate. Here’s how the bureaucrats are working to fix a myriad of problems, and what installers want to see changed.
The bad news is out. Grid electricity price hikes are coming and likely to hit hardest in NSW, where bills are set to spike by up to 8.9%. With more financial pressure looming, many NSW homeowners are asking: “Is now the time to get solar and a battery?”
Electricity distributors in New South Wales could soon have the ability to remotely limit or switch off exports from rooftop solar power systems. The prospect has set NSW’s solar industry on edge – and for good reason. [Read more…]
A new $25m Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) scheme backing shared rooftop systems has launched, offering to cover half the cost of solar for multi-unit dwellings in NSW.
New South Wales’ battery rebate can knock thousands off the cost of a home energy storage system. So, how does that impact simple payback? [Read more…]
Months after being announced, NSW’s battery ‘rebate’ (which isn’t technically a rebate) is due to launch on November 1st.
If you’re a homeowner looking to claim it, here’s what you need to know. [Read more…]
Would you like access to a home battery, but simply can’t afford it? Get ready to learn some acronyms. [Read more…]
While New South Wales’ battery rebate is still some way off, you may be able to pick up a bargain in the interim. But be careful. [Read more…]
Wollongong City Council is teaming up with several neighbouring councils to boost local uptake of solar panels, battery systems and VPPs among households and small businesses. [Read more…]
An incentive for connecting a home or business battery to a Virtual Power Plant will be made available in New South Wales towards the end of the year. Find out how much it is and whether it makes joining a VPP worth it. [Read more…]
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