MASH Community Bonus for Tarnagulla Urban Fire Brigade – April 2022
Community Bonus, Loddon, MASH-wide newsThe Tarnagulla community is very excited about the recent installation of solar power system and battery storage at its local fire station thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Foundation […]...
Installer for Bulk-Buy Programs
Ararat, Buloke, Central Goldfields, Hepburn, Loddon, Macedon Ranges, MASH-wide news, Mount Alexander, Pyrenees, Swan HillCentral Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA), the not-for-profit organizer of the Bulk-Buy programs, has appointed Specialized Solar & Electrical as the Solar Retailer and Installer for the central and northern Victorian […]...
Talking Solar in Beaufort
MASH-wide newsHave you thought about going solar but looking for more information? Find out more about Solar and Battery Storage Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance in partnership with Pyrenees Shire Council are […]...
Get Energy Savvy this Winter by Jo Kaptein, MASH organiser
MASH-wide newsWe all want to be warm and comfortable in winter. If you’re like me, you’ll also be keen to keep your energy bills under control. Free electricity monitoring device Through […]...
Beat the 30 June Rebate Cut
MASH-wide newsThe much-anticipated cut in the value of the solar and battery rebates through the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes program has just been announced. From 1 July, the value of solar […]...
Subsidies for Electric Vehicles now available in Victoria
MASH-wide newsSubsidies for Electric Vehicles are now available from the Victorian Government and are worth up to $3,000. The subsidy is available to Victorian residents and businesses. It will be available […]...
EOFY for Solar and Battery Rebates
MASH-wide newsState government rebates for solar panels and battery storage are guaranteed at current values until 30 June 2021. From 1 July they will change, and based on past years, the […]...
New Solar Rebate for Businesses
MASH-wide newsBecoming a greener business – and cutting your power bills – by installing solar panels has just got a whole lot more attractive with the new rebate from the Victorian […]...
Chewton Primary School powered by a MASH-funded solar system
Community Bonus, MASH-wide news, Mount AlexanderA free 6.6kW solar power system has been installed on Chewton Primary School funded by the MASH Community Solar Bulk-Buy which will reduce the school’s reliance on grid electricity by […]...
What’s the Impact of the 1 July Feed-in Tariff Change?
MASH-wide newsIn this week’s article, I’ll demystify the value of the solar feed-in tariff and demonstrate what the drop in the tariff from 1st of July means in terms of payback […]...
State of solar in our region
MASH-wide newsThere’s no doubt that solar is booming. It’s now a mainstream purchase item for many households and businesses quite simply because solar can be a good financial investment with a […]...
Robinvale Wines makes the switch to sun power
Buloke, MASH-wide news, Swan HillRobinvale Wines, an award-winning certified bio-dynamic organic producer of wines and juices, has become even more sustainable with the installation of 60kW of solar panels. With this 135-panel system, Robinvale […]...
Swan Hill SES, going solar
Community Bonus, MASH-wide news, Swan HillSwan Hill residents can feel even safer in the knowledge that their local SES Unit has complete protection from power outages thanks to the recent installation of a community-funded solar […]...
Big grants for farmers to go solar
MASH-wide newsVictorian farmers have a great opportunity to apply for substantial grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their on-farming activities through Agriculture Victoria. The Agriculture Investment Plan has $30 […]...
Powercor is improving the grid
MASH-wide newsPowercor, the network distributor for much of central Victoria, is rolling out a Solar Hotspots Program across western Victoria over the next four months to help an estimated 50,000 customers […]...
Small business solar rebates from May 2021
MASH-wide newsEligible businesses will be able to apply for a small business rebate of up to $3,500 through the Solar Victoria portal from May 2021. Rebates will cover up to 50 […]...
Minimum solar feed-in tariff set to drop from July 1
MASH-wide newsThe Essential Services Commission (ESC) has announced that the 2021–22 minimum feed-in tariff will reduce to 6.7 cents per kilowatt hour from 1 July 2021. Currently, the single minimum feed-in […]...
Beaufort MASH Solar Information Meeting Rescheduled for 3rd March
MASH-wide news, PyreneesResidents of the Pyrenees Shire and nearby are invited to attend the rescheduled MASH Solar & Battery Information Meeting on Wednesday 3rd of March in Beaufort. This meeting was due […]...
Lockdown impact on MASH Solar Information Meetings
Central Goldfields, MASH-wide news, PyreneesAs a result of the Victorian Government’s 5-day lockdown starting Friday 12 February, the solar bulk-buy meetings we had scheduled for 16 and 17 February in Maryborough and Beaufort have […]...
Goldfields FM 99.1 interview with Jo Kaptein about upcoming Solar and Battery Information Meeting in Maryborough
Central Goldfields, MASH-wide newsWe chat to Jo from the MASH project about the upcoming Solar and Battery Information Meeting to be held in the Community Hub on Tuesday 16th February @ 6.00pm....
Media Release – MASH Solar bulk-buy launched in Loddon
Loddon, MASH-wide newsAs part of Loddon Shire Council’s ongoing partnership with the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance, the MASH (More Australian Solar Homes) solar bulk-buy program was launched in Wedderburn on Tuesday 12 December....
226 solar & battery systems ordered since April 2020
MASH-wide newsThe MASH and Hepburn Solar Bulk-Buys continue to perform strongly, with battery orders as well as solar surging ahead. 226 solar and battery storage systems have been ordered since April […]...
Good ‘rebate news’ from Solar Victoria
MASH-wide newsThere’s good news on the state government’s rebates for solar panels and batteries – the current value of the rebates available via the Solar Homes program, which is administered by […]...
Woodend Neighbourhood House Solar Win
Community Bonus, Macedon Ranges, MASH-wide newsA massive 31 panel solar power system has been installed this week on the Woodend Neighbourhood House thanks to funding from the MASH community solar bulk-buy and Macedon Ranges Sustainability […]...
State Government budget commitments for renewable energy
MASH-wide newsAn announcement from the Andrews Labour Government on 24 November, laid out significant spending commitments to support the uptake of renewable energy. These include: More solar panels rebates (an extra […]...
Battery Rebates now available in ALL Vic postcodes
MASH-wide newsThe stopper on the uptake of battery storage has just been removed in a ground-breaking announcement from the Victorian Government. From 18 November, households in all Victorian postcodes can apply […]...
Suntech panels Australian story
MASH-wide newsThere’s a really interesting Australian angle to the Suntech solar panels offered through the MASH project. Suntech Power is a (massive) Chinese solar panel manufacturer – started by Australian-educated Chinese […]...
MASH Ready to Give Again
Macedon Ranges, MASH-wide news, Mount AlexanderThe MASH Community Solar Bulk-Buy has raised $10,000 which is now ready to distribute in the form of free solar to not-for-profit community groups, social housing co-operatives, and schools in […]...
Bulk-buy is Ready to Give
MASH-wide news, Swan HillMallee Sun Solar Bulk Buy has raised $13,800 which it is now ready to distribute in the form of free solar to one or two not-for-profit community group, social housing co-operative, or kindergarten in the Swan Hill municipality....
MASH Orders Strong
MASH-wide newsSolar orders through the MASH and Hepburn Solar Bulk-Buys are strong, mirroring the situation in the rest of Victoria and across Australia. In the four months to end of August, […]...
How Much Rooftop Solar is Possible?
MASH-wide newsThe uptake of residential rooftop solar continues to break records. In July, Australia recorded a “best ever” month of solar installations defying the disruption caused by COVID-19 and surging past […]...
Rental solar boost
MASH-wide newsThe financial incentives for landlords to get solar panels on their rental properties have recently been enhanced, making solar an attractive proposition for both landlords and tenants. Up to $3,700 […]...
Frustrations with the solar battery rebate
MASH-wide newsObtaining a $4174 rebate for a home battery storage system via the state government’s Solar Homes program sounds like a terrific incentive to become more energy independent. However the MASH […]...
Community bulk-buys go from strength to strength
MASH-wide newsOver half a megawatt of solar and 26 Powerwall batteries have been sold through the MASH and Hepburn Community Solar Bulk-Buys in the last three months. This equates to 136 […]...
Good News for Solar for Rental Properties
MASH-wide newsThere’s good news for landlords and renters looking for more financial help to get solar panels installed on their rental properties. Announced on Monday 27 July, landlords can now apply […]...
COVID-Safe Solar
MASH-wide newsCOVID-19 restrictions are affecting life for everyone and we wish everyone the best during these challenging times. In regional Victoria under stage 3 restrictions, solar and battery installations can continue […]...
Battery rebates like concert tickets
MASH-wide newsWhilst the Solar Victoria battery rebate is good news in principle for homeowners, the reality is that the supply of rebates is not sufficient to meet demand (as of August […]...
Bushfire Safety Boost for Malmsbury
Community Bonus, Customer Story, Macedon Ranges, MASH-wide newsThe 900-strong rural community of Malmsbury can feel safer from the impact of bushfires and other emergencies thanks to a new solar and battery system that provides full protection from […]...
Free Sun Power at Vivid Swan Hill
Community Bonus, MASH-wide news, Swan HillDisability service provider Vivid, is now powered by a free solar system at its Swan Hill site thanks to a partnership between Swan Hill Rural City Council and the Mallee […]...
Bushfire Resilience Boost for Hepburn
Community Bonus, Hepburn, MASH-wide newsThe Hepburn Recreation Reserve – which is both a community sports facility and dedicated place of last resort in the event of a bushfire – now has full protection from […]...