Alternative energy, definition of

Energy derived from nontraditional sources (e.g., compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind).

• Controversial $4.8b Snowy 2.0 transmission project gets federal approval
  The federal government has green-lit a southern NSW project that will form a key part of its plan to connect more renewable energy to the grid.
• Sydney woman fights to make inner-city house off-grid
  Dr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
• Sydney woman's council fight to make inner-city house off-grid
  Dr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
• Redflow was the great hope of Australian manufacturing. Its collapse left customers with broken batteries
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• Collapse of Australian battery manufacturer leaves jaded customers with broken goods
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• How a promising Australian battery manufacturer went bust, leaving jaded customers with broken goods
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• Majority of regional residents impacted by renewables are supportive, survey finds
  A nationwide survey by Farmers for Climate Action has found 70 per cent of residents living in areas affected by green energy projects are supportive of them.
• As household solar and batteries grow in Australia, a new market is emerging and a few players want to control it
  Household clean tech set-ups like solar and batteries can mean huge savings. But what's sitting behind the meter may become the most valuable asset as a new energy market emerges.
• A mega energy project would bring 8,000 workers to the outback. What are the odds of it going ahead?
  Plans lodged with WA's Environmental Protection Authority this month will bring wild transformation to an ancient desert landscape. Experts, who note the proposed scale is "incredible", say the idea has a lot going for it.
• Is Tasmania in an energy crisis?
  The driest year since 1934 in Tasmania's catchments has forced the state-owned hydro-electricity generating company to scale back generation, with the aim of conserving water.

Energy derived from nontraditional sources (e.g., compressed natural gas, solar, hydroelectric, wind).

• Controversial $4.8b Snowy 2.0 transmission project gets federal approval
  The federal government has green-lit a southern NSW project that will form a key part of its plan to connect more renewable energy to the grid.
• Sydney woman fights to make inner-city house off-grid
  Dr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
• Sydney woman's council fight to make inner-city house off-grid
  Dr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
• Redflow was the great hope of Australian manufacturing. Its collapse left customers with broken batteries
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• Collapse of Australian battery manufacturer leaves jaded customers with broken goods
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• How a promising Australian battery manufacturer went bust, leaving jaded customers with broken goods
  Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers out of pocket.
• Majority of regional residents impacted by renewables are supportive, survey finds
  A nationwide survey by Farmers for Climate Action has found 70 per cent of residents living in areas affected by green energy projects are supportive of them.
• As household solar and batteries grow in Australia, a new market is emerging and a few players want to control it
  Household clean tech set-ups like solar and batteries can mean huge savings. But what's sitting behind the meter may become the most valuable asset as a new energy market emerges.
• A mega energy project would bring 8,000 workers to the outback. What are the odds of it going ahead?
  Plans lodged with WA's Environmental Protection Authority this month will bring wild transformation to an ancient desert landscape. Experts, who note the proposed scale is "incredible", say the idea has a lot going for it.
• Is Tasmania in an energy crisis?
  The driest year since 1934 in Tasmania's catchments has forced the state-owned hydro-electricity generating company to scale back generation, with the aim of conserving water.

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