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Solar curtailment is emerging as a new challenge to overcome as Australia dashes for rooftop solar


Almost one in three Australian homes now have solar panels – but as even more solar systems are installed, we face a growing challenge of managing temporary solar shutdowns.

Almost a third of Australia’s estimated ten million households now have solar on the roof. But as the nation moving fastest to produce energy on our homes, we are also encountering teething problems, such as “curtailment” of output.

This issue will be one we have to overcome as ever more Australians install solar. Our grids were designed primarily for large fossil fuel power stations transmitting electricity in one direction, while solar households both consume and export power.

Read the full article at: theconversation.com

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Solar for Business program | Solar Victoria


Solar for Business rebates will remain at $3,500 until all 5,000 forecasted rebates for 2020–21 have been fully allocated, and will be up to $1,750 thereafter. 

The Solar for Business program is a new initiative designed to support Victorian small businesses to reduce their energy costs by accessing the benefits of renewable energy.  

This initiative will bring down energy bills for small businesses by reducing the upfront cost of the installation of an approved small-scale solar PV system up to 30kW.   

To support the economic recovery of Victorian small businesses and the broader solar sector, 15,000 solar PV rebates will be available over the next three years.

Read the full article at: www.solar.vic.gov.au

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Solar hot water rebate | Solar Victoria


We are providing a rebate of up to $1,000 on solar (or heat pump) hot water systems.

Seek out a quote for your solar hot water installation. You should advise your retailer you intend to apply for the Solar Homes rebate.

Obtaining a quote is necessary to apply for an eligibility number, which your installer will use to confirm that they can go ahead with your installation.

Solar Victoria does not recommend signing a quote acceptance or paying a deposit prior to receiving your rebate eligibility confirmation. As a minimum you should confirm with your retailer that any deposit is fully refundable.

Read the full article at: www.solar.vic.gov.au

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How to control your central heating system


Did you know that heating and hot water accounts for over half of what you spend on your energy bills?

With the energy price cap set to rise from 1 April, it’s now more important than ever to have an efficient heating system that you can control easily, as this could help to reduce your heating bill.

Boilers are the most common type of central heating system in the UK, with around 23 million homes getting their heating and hot water from gas boilers. Read on to learn how to set and use your central heating controls correctly.

Read the full article at: energysavingtrust.org.uk

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