The transition to Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) as the new installer accreditation scheme operator marks a pivotal moment in the Australian solar industry. This change, effective from 29 February, comes after the Clean Energy Regulator's decision to conclude the Clean Energy Council's (CEC) accreditation services. This shift signifies more than just an administrative change; it embodies an opportunity to enhance the standards of safety, quality, and accreditation under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES).
A monumental shift is underway that promises to redefine the economics of electric vehicles (EVs). At the heart of this transformation lies the battery, a component so crucial that it has long dictated the cost and accessibility of EVs. However, recent developments suggest we are on the cusp of a change that could democratize electric mobility, thanks to a fierce battery price war led by industry giants.
In a welcome turn of events for electricity consumers across four Australian states, the surge in power costs has finally plateaued after consecutive years of steep 20% hikes. The latest draft decisions from the Australian Energy Regulator and Victoria’s Essential Services Commission signal not just a halt in the price surge but an anticipated drop in several areas.
Victorians are tapping into a brighter, more sustainable future with record demand for the government's Solar Homes Hot Water Rebate, making solar hot water systems more accessible than ever. Energy and Resources Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, recently announced the expansion of this popular program by adding 8,000 new rebates to the pool, a response to the overwhelming interest shown by the public.