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$45M in funding to extend operations of solar PV research to 2030

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $45 million in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to extend operations of […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters (V47): Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 47 of the Register of solar water heaters that lists all solar and air source heat pump water […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Electric Vehicle (EV) transition plan for Victorian businesses

The Victorian government is providing funding under the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for Business Fleet for Victorian businesses seeking to transition to an Electric Vehicle (EV […]

FUNDING OPPORUNITY: Waste to Energy Fund – Bioenergy Stream 1 – Project development

Sustainability Victoria is providing funding under the Waste to Energy Fund: Bioenergy – Stream 1 Project development to research institutions, businesses, consultants…to support bioenergy projects developers.  […]

Progress report on WA renewable energy roadmap released

On 10 June 2022, the WA Energy Minister released the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap’s two-year progress report. The progress report notes that DER, which includes […]

Changes to Australian and New Zealand Standards for Solar Installations

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) participants that changes have been made to the Australian and New Zealand Standards (the Standards) […]

Guarantee of Origin (GO trials) – Participants needed for trials

The Clean Energy Regulator is undertaking trials to inform the development of a Guarantee of Origin (GO trials) scheme for hydrogen. Phase 1 of the GO […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target April 2022 market data: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target April 2022 market data. Some of the highlights include – A total of 354 MW […]

Renewable energy and agriculture in NSW

The NSW Department of Primary Industries seeks your feedback on the existing framework which supports the future growth of renewable energy and agriculture sectors. In March […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For NSW businesses commercialising clean technology innovations

Funding is available under the Clean Technology Commercialisation Grant NSW for clean technology projects with high potential to commercialise and significantly reduce emissions in high-emitting and […]

New requirements for Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme: Video released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released videos to assist  installers and designers,?? agents,??  manufacturers and?retailer (please click link for video for each occupation) regarding new legal requirements that commenced […]

Register of solar water heaters Version 45: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the list of solar water heaters and air source heat pump models that are eligible for small-scale technology certificates under the Small-scale Renewable […]

Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government has released the Offshore Wind Policy Directors Paper and is seeking your feedback.The Victorian Government is currently considering how to plan and establish […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For businesses to develop and commercialise innovative clean technologies

The NSW Government is providing funding under the Clean Technology, Research, Development and Commercialisation Infrastructure Grants NSW for NSW initiatives to accelerate research, development and commercialisation […]

Change to Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme: Effective 1 April 2022

From 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements apply to all solar PV installers and designers, agents, retailers and manufacturers and importers that participate in the […]

FUNDING OPPORUNITY: For Businesses undertaking renewable energy projects

The Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies. Currently available is matched funding of between $100,000 and $50 million […]

Bonuses for Victorian Small Businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment

The Small Business Energy Saver Program provides small businesses with bonuses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. Bonuses of up to $2000 is available to Victorian […]

Legal requirement for inverter manufacturer and importers to provide serial number data to Clean Energy Regulator: Effective 1 April 2022

Effective 1 April 2022, Australian manufacturers or importers of inverters eligible for small-scale technology certificates (STCs) (and listed on the CEC’s approved inverter list) are required to provide […]

Increase in Renewable Energy and Carbon Markets for 2021 States Clean Energy Regulator

The Clean Energy Regulator’s Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) September – December 2021 report and workbook has shown an increase in Australia’s renewable energy and carbon markets […]

Subsides for Victorian Businesses to Purchase Zero Emissions Vehicles

Subsidies are available to Victorian businesses and individuals of up to $3K through the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy to purchase a zero emission vehicle valued under […]

Changes to Regulation of Wind Farm Noise: Comment sought

The Victorian Government is proposing new regulations of wind farm noise and has released proposed regulations – Environment Protection Amendment Regulations 2022, for comment. The proposed […]

Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper

The Victorian Government has released the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper that outlines Victoria’s vision for offshore wind, paving the way for Victoria to host the first […]

Draft Energy from Waste Amendment Regulation: Comment sought

The NSW Government is putting into law how energy from waste is to be managed in NSW and therefore, has released the draft Protection of the Environment Operations […]

Register of Solar Water Heaters, Version 46: Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 46 of the Register of solar water heaters. The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air […]

Australia and India formalise collaboration to lower cost of renewable energy technology

Australia and India will work together to drive down the cost of new and renewable energy technologies to help reduce global emissions.  Federal Minister for Industry, […]

2022 Renewable Power Percentage and Small-scale Technology Percentage: Set by legislative amendment

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2022 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment.  For 2022, the: renewable power percentage (RPP) […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Ultra low cost solar PV R&D Round Opens

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is allocating up to $40 million in funding to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Ultra Low Cost Solar […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round

ARENA is providing funding under the Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round of up to $100 million to accelerate demonstration of advanced inverter capabilities on battery […]

Amendment to the Renewable Energy Method for Solar Water Heaters Determination 2016

On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016 came into effect.   The amendment was required to clarify […]

New Plantation Forestry Method under Emissions Reduction Fund: Effective 31 January 2022

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced a new 2022 plantation forestry carbon method (under the Emissions Reduction Fund) that came into effect on 31 January 2022 […]

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