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ARENA will invest up to $45 million in Fortescue’s Solar Innovation Hub in the Pilbara, a program designed to drive down the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for utility-scale solar and speed up deployment. The Hub will operate as a 500 MW test bed inside Fortescue’s planned 1.5 GW solar PV pipeline.

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Written by: Brent Morcombe

Published: 10 November 2025

Last Updated: 10 November 2025

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If you’re running a business in Victoria and watching your power bills climb like a runaway elevator, the State Government has just thrown you a lifeline. Through the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, businesses and community organisations can now grab serious discounts on solar installations — the kind of help that turns a big capital expense into a smart long-term investment.

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Written by: Brent Morcombe

Published: 21 October 2025

Last Updated: 21 October 2025

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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, with about four million homes already generating their own electricity. Yet millions more remain without panels because of one stubborn obstacle — cost. For many households, the upfront price of installation is still too high, and that’s slowing progress towards the nation’s renewable-energy goals.

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Written by: Brent Morcombe

Published: 18 October 2025

Last Updated: 18 October 2025

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For years, apartment dwellers have watched homeowners cash in on rooftop solar while their own roofs sat empty. Shared ownership, tricky wiring, and strata red tape often put solar in the “too hard” basket. Now, the NSW Government’s Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program aims to change that.

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Written by: Brent Morcombe

Published: 17 October 2025

Last Updated: 17 October 2025

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