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- Ever since the Hindenburg airship disaster of 1937, hydrogen has had a reputation as being a risky source of fuel — but a project in Adelaide is part of a push to change that.
- The NSW Government announces a $79 million designation for the region and moves to allay landowners' concerns about potential impacts on farmland.
- Tesla’s 2014 acquisition of SolarCity turned the electric vehicle manufacturer into the undisputed largest player in residential solar, but that lead has steadily eroded as its major competitor, Sunrun, surged ahead...
- Wind and solar from Dubbo could soon power your home, and investors are excited Tue, 23 Jun 20, 3:23pmThe NSW Government's plan to create a sustainable energy zone in western NSW attracts huge private sector interest.
- Solar boom puts South Australia 'at risk' of another statewide blackout Fri, 19 Jun 20, 1:31pmElectricity grid operators will seize the power to remotely switch off new rooftop panels in SA as the state's Energy Minister warns excessive solar could lead to another widespread blackout.
- Massive solar farm project still under a cloud as local council doubles down Thu, 18 Jun 20, 4:33pmA regional council says a French company that wants to build what would be Australia's biggest solar farm has failed to address its concerns about the project.
- The Sun Exchange raises $3M for crypto-driven solar power in Africa Tue, 9 Jun 20, 7:58pmSouth Africa-based renewable energy startup Sun Exchange has raised $3 million to close its Series A funding round totaling $4 million. The company operates a peer-to-peer, crypto-enabled business that allows individuals...
- 'Cheaper and more efficient' community solar battery may be trialled in Canberra suburb Fri, 5 Jun 20, 6:10amResearch suggests shared, mid-sized batteries could be a cheaper, more effective way for homes to store solar energy and better protect the grid — and the ACT Government is considering giving residents of a new suburb shared...
- Angus Taylor backs the Government's climate targets Thu, 21 May 20, 3:11amThe Morrison Government has come under global criticism over it's climate change targets.
- Government plans for gas to 'balance' Australia's energy as it shifts towards solar and wind power Thu, 21 May 20, 3:11amEnergy Minister Angus Taylor releases the Government's 'roadmap' for Australia's future energy, prioritising investments in technology 'that will bring down emissions and support jobs growth'.
- 'Paying for the mistakes of others': Why energy bosses want to be able to shut down household solar Wed, 20 May 20, 5:22pmThe energy market regulator wants the ability to switch off or constrain the output of household solar systems when the grid is overwhelmed, and not everyone is pleased.
- Why energy bosses want to be able to shut down household solar Wed, 20 May 20, 5:22pmThe energy market regulator wants the ability to switch off or constrain the output of household solar systems when the grid is overwhelmed, and not everyone is pleased.
- Chooks have been panic-bought and solar panel sales are up — what's happening in Canberra? Sat, 9 May 20, 8:24amThe Australian economy may be tanking due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for businesses promoting self-sufficiency, the sun is still shining.
- Shake-up of WA's electricity laws tipped to cause renewable energy investment surge Fri, 1 May 20, 1:21pmA wave of renewable energy is set to wash over Western Australia’s farming heartland under new laws.
- Energy operator wants to remotely switch off rooftop solar systems amid 'uncontrolled growth' Thu, 30 Apr 20, 4:01pmAustralia's electricity grid operator wants the authority to remotely switch off new rooftop solar systems in SA in order to manage their "invisible and uncontrolled" growth.