Australians are fast taking advantage of the falling costs of rooftop solar systems in order to beat the ever increasing electricity prices. This has brought about increase in total capacity of small-scale renewable energy systems to 6 GW (6,000 megawatt) mark; the equivalent of 5.

The values of Small-scale Technology Certificate (STCs) are currently rocking strong – and that’s exciting news for Australians looking to install a solar power system. Certainly, the time is always right to make hay (or install solar panels) while the abundant sun still shines on Australia.

A leading solar hot water heater manufacturer is standing behind its product even though Canberra residents have had their systems fail, up to three times, over the winter months.

The Australian Greens say they’ve been assured that all the money originally allocated for the solar hot water rebate program is still available to support the industry.

The solar power industry will continue to be supported by the Australian Federal Government following the closure of the solar hot water rebate scheme in February.

Australian’s woke up this morning to hear that the Australian Federal Government has suddenly axed the $1000 solar hot water rebate. Australian distributors and local manufactures fear that the stop to the renewable energy bonus scheme will leave thousands of Australians jobless and many Australian homeowners in limbo.