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Controversial $4.8b Snowy 2.0 transmission project gets federal approval 2 days ago
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 Wed, 18 Dec 24, 11:52am
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 Wed, 18 Dec 24, 11:52am
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.
Fossil fuels are being 'eaten alive' by the solar rush Wed, 18 Dec 24, 5:42am
Satellite imagery reveals the staggering rise of solar farms around the world in recent years. Can Australia get on board?
What the 'emergency backstop' on rooftop solar means for households Sat, 7 Dec 24, 6:17am
The Australian Energy Market Operator has announced a proposal for "emergency backstop" measures to turn down, or switch off, rooftop solar to stabilise the energy grid...
Worth investing in solar? The answer reflects a changing electricity grid Sat, 7 Dec 24, 6:17am
The Australian Energy Market Operator has announced a proposal for "emergency backstop" measures to turn down, or switch off, rooftop solar to stabilise the energy grid...
Redflow was the great hope of Australian manufacturing. Its collapse left customers with broken batteries Thu, 5 Dec 24, 5:30am
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 Thu, 5 Dec 24, 5:30am
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 Thu, 5 Dec 24, 5:30am
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.
Energy operator wants the power to switch off rooftop solar in some circumstances Mon, 2 Dec 24, 4:56pm
The Australian Energy Market Operator wants "emergency backstop" powers to switch off or turn down rooftop solar systems in every state amid fears of a system collapse.
Market operator says emergency powers needed to switch off panels as solar tsunami 'threatens wipeout' Mon, 2 Dec 24, 5:35am
With the rise and rise of rooftop solar showing no signs of stopping in Australia, the market operator says "emergency" powers to control it are urgently needed.
Market operator seeks emergency powers to switch off panels as solar tsunami 'threatens wipeout' Mon, 2 Dec 24, 5:35am
With the rise and rise of rooftop solar showing no signs of stopping in Australia, the market operator says "emergency" powers to control it are urgently needed.
Majority of regional residents impacted by renewables are supportive, survey finds Fri, 29 Nov 24, 7:23am
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.
A mega energy project would bring 8,000 workers to the outback. What are the odds of it going ahead? Tue, 26 Nov 24, 8:30am
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...
As household solar and batteries grow in Australia, a new market is emerging and a few players want to control it Tue, 26 Nov 24, 5:55am
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.
Elon Musk's Tesla is collecting taxpayer subsidies for batteries that 'deprive' consumers of basic services Mon, 25 Nov 24, 5:50am
They're among the most popular household batteries and eligible for lucrative taxpayer subsidies, but critics say Tesla's products are costing consumers and the grid.
Elon Musk’s Tesla is collecting taxpayer subsidies for batteries that ‘deprive’ consumers of basic services Mon, 25 Nov 24, 5:50am
They're among the most popular household batteries and eligible for lucrative taxpayer subsidies, but critics say Tesla's products are costing consumers and the grid.
Consumers, grid 'missing out' on basic services as Tesla collects taxpayer subsidies for its batteries Mon, 25 Nov 24, 5:50am
They're among the most popular household batteries and eligible for lucrative taxpayer subsidies, but critics say Tesla's products are costing consumers and the grid.
Victorian SEC unveils plans for $370 million solar and battery project in state's north-west Wed, 20 Nov 24, 2:31pm
The Victorian government announced plans for a $370 million solar farm and battery project in Horsham as the second major investment of the revived State Electricity Commission.
Australia struggling with oversupply of solar power Sun, 17 Nov 24, 6:02am
As Australia surges past a solar-powered milestone, questions turn to how much is too much, and can we hope to store it all?

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