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- As natural disasters loom, these towns are taking control of their power by building microgrids Tue, 22 Aug 23, 6:00amTwo communities that went without power during Black Summer are getting a microgrid to keep the lights on during network outages. As another dangerous fire season looms, is this technology the way forward?
- Bushfire-scarred Kioloa is bracing for another dangerous summer. But a new technology offers hope Tue, 22 Aug 23, 6:00amTwo communities that went without power during Black Summer are getting a microgrid to keep the lights on during network outages. As another dangerous fire season looms, is this technology the way forward?
- Bushfire risk from overhead high-voltage power lines 'virtually zero', inquiry hears Wed, 19 Jul 23, 11:26amA parliamentary inquiry is is weighing up the environmental risks and financial impacts of putting transmission lines from renewable energy projects underground.
- Powerline fires wreak havoc but a renewable alternative is rolling out Wed, 20 Apr 22, 12:49pmAfter a spate of bushfires, WA's regional electrical network is replacing overhead lines in some fire-prone regions with off-grid solar and battery systems, or microgrids.
- How much should farmers be paid to host wind turbines used to make green hydrogen? Sat, 26 Mar 22, 11:24amWind turbines have proven a windfall for farmers, who are paid fees by electricity generators to put the infrastructure on their land. But will the deals be as good for landowners embarking on lease agreements with those...
- Across Australia, a quiet revolution is happening to our electricity networks — and it's all about off the grid Tue, 15 Dec 20, 5:47amAfter last summer's bushfires wiped out thousands of power poles, new systems are replacing the old way of supplying electricity. With energy companies leading the way, will regulations catch up?
- Town refuge that lost power during bushfire gets renewable energy project funded Mon, 5 Oct 20, 7:36amThe CEO of a regional health service says it will be less vulnerable during disasters after receiving funding for a solar power project.
- Energy democracy movement sees power shift to local communities Fri, 15 May 20, 8:15amEmpowering a town with its own solar farm, the Orange Community Renewable Energy Park won state funding and aims to power over 2,000 homes with cheap clean energy.
- After a bushfire burnt 300 power poles, Horizon became the first utility company to kick customers off the grid Sat, 5 Oct 19, 10:52amAfter a devastating bushfire, one remote WA farming community takes steps towards a solar solution — and it's cheaper, safer, and more reliable.
- Even without solar panels, it would only cost $3.80 a day to run this eco-friendly house Wed, 18 Sep 19, 11:27amNot only can this home withstand bushfire attack, but its innovative design means powering its appliances, lights, and heating and cooling costs as little as a daily cup of coffee.
- Australia's first bushfire-rated 'passive' home costs $3.80 to run Wed, 18 Sep 19, 11:27amNot only can this home withstand bushfire attack, but its innovative design means powering its appliances, lights, and heating and cooling costs as little as a daily cup of coffee.
- Injured koalas need your DIY mittens to treat their burned paws Mon, 12 Jan 15, 5:00amIn news of the painfully cute, injured koalas in and around South Australia are slowly recovering from burns they sustained as bushfires wreaked havoc on their habitat...