What changed this month, what it means for your roof and your bill, and what we would check before signing anything.
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Energy ministers are examining how plug-in solar could be used safely. Renters and apartment residents still need to check legal, electrical and building rules.
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RebatesVictoria says its existing solar PV rebate and optional interest-free loan will continue until 30 June 2027. A new Victorian Energy Upgrades solar discount is planned from July, but its household rules and final value have not yet been published.
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RebatesEligible mid-scale solar systems installed from 1 October 2026 can seek STCs, but applications open later in November. Here is what businesses should check.
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SolarAustralia's new EV charging roadmap will plan infrastructure to 2035. It does not change today's home solar rebates or charger rules, so households should focus on charging times and safe wiring.
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BatteriesMeet Sigenergy-certified installers in NSW, Queensland, the ACT, SA, WA, Tasmania and the NT, with local service details and reasons to contact each team.
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IndustryNew data points to a record year for investment decisions on large solar farms. That signals future generation, not an immediate fall in household bills.
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IndustryA 244-tonne transformer has reached New England Solar near Uralla. The delivery highlights the work between building a solar project and getting its additional power onto the grid.
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RebatesNSW's apartment solar grants can help eligible buildings share rooftop generation. Before applying, check the correct funding stream, owners corporation contribution and delivery timetable.
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Bills and tariffsAmber reports $2.12 million in export earnings during a short NSW price spike. Here is what the event means for your battery, electricity plan and expectations.
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SolarAllume Energy has won major Australian design awards for technology that shares rooftop solar between apartments. The recognition puts a familiar housing barrier in focus.
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BatteriesAEMO says batteries are helping moderate wholesale prices and shift energy into the evening. A lower wholesale price still does not translate directly into a household bill.
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Your rightsABC's August investigation examined complaints about Solar Power Nation installations, including a cracked battery base. The retailer disputed some concerns and offered further assessment and repairs.
Solar Power Nation and Lux Solar have faced scrutiny as battery complaints rise. We examine the problems between a sales promise, a completed installation and a workable remedy.
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BatteriesWood Mackenzie modelling puts four-hour battery storage ahead of gas peakers across 43 markets. The comparison concerns power-system projects, rather than household battery payback.
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Bills and tariffsAEMO has observed demand rising when some free-power periods begin. For households, the useful next step is comparing the whole tariff, including the hours that are not free.
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IndustryLGI has agreed to acquire the Brigalow and Chinchilla solar farms. The deal also opens a possible path to storage additions, although those battery plans remain preliminary.
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Your rightsQueensland's consumer watchdog is investigating Lux Solar, ABC News reports, after customers described paying deposits and waiting about a year for their home batteries.
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Your rightsEWON recorded 677 complaints about consumer energy resources in 2025-26, up from 301. Its latest annual report highlights gaps in access to dispute resolution.
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SolarRisen has announced a high-power HJT module designed for sites with glare restrictions. The published specifications are manufacturer claims, rather than SolarAnswers test results.
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SolarRooftop systems reached about 17.49 GW at noon on 11 October, according to industry monitoring reported the next day. It was an instantaneous output record, rather than daily generation.
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BatteriesA proposed 200 MW, 800 MWh battery near Warragul has entered federal environmental assessment. The application is a development milestone, rather than approval to operate.
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IndustryARENA is supporting local manufacturing for panel-installation and piling robots. The projects target construction bottlenecks at large solar farms, rather than home rooftops.
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IndustryARENA is targeting manufacturing and construction technology in its latest Solar Sunshot round. The funding is for industry projects, rather than a new household rebate.
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IndustryA 14 October USITC finding opens the way for duties on solar cells and modules from three countries. The decision concerns US imports, not Australian tariff settings.
The ACCC says many battery owners are paying less for power, but complaints are up 107%. We explain what it found, what it wants changed and what to check before you sign.
The regulated solar export rate in regional Queensland fell about 31% from 1 July 2026. We explain why it fell, who it covers and what it changes for your solar and battery plans.
Pushy door-to-door and phone sales are widespread, and online quote forms often feed them. We explain what the ACCC found, what it wants changed and how to protect yourself now.
The STC factor falls from 6.8 to 5.7, about $560 to $600 less off a 13.5 kWh battery. We walk through the maths, why the install date counts, and how not to get rushed.
The ACCC has reauthorised the New Energy Tech Consumer Code with conditions. We explain what signatories promise, what is still missing and how to use it when picking an installer.
A new opt-in plan in NSW, south east Queensland and SA gives smart meter customers up to 24 kWh of free midday power. We explain how it works, the catch, and how to tell if it suits you.
Solar Victoria's rebate of up to $1,400 is now for households earning under $150,000 combined, down from $210,000. We cover who still qualifies, and your options if you do not.
Since 1 March 2026, installers must photograph a battery's critical labels, and the regulator checks them with an AI tool. What that means for your install, plus the 21 suspensions explained.
