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Victorian owner-occupiers will get half-priced solar panels for their homes as a promise from the state Labor Government; Hundreds of jobs are being generated by the renewable energy boom in Queensland's Darling Downs; And Bruny Island residents are wondering, "Does it make economic sense to buy batteries now or should we wait?"

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The most buzz-worthy solar industry news from the past week.

Victorian owner-occupiers will get half-priced solar panels for their homes with no upfront cost under a $1.24bn election promise by the state Labor government.

A renewable energy boom across Queensland's Darling Downs is reinvigorating the region's economy and bringing hundreds of jobs.

Bruny Island off the southeast coast of Tasmania is home to a solar battery trial and people are wondering, "Does it make economic sense to buy batteries now or should we wait?"

In their quest to have a minimal environmental footprint, a couple in Adelaide set themselves a challenge — to build an off-the-grid home away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Make sure panels are out of the shade. Trim trees that are casting shadows on your panels and keeping them from maximising the sun's rays.