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- Geothermal technology has enormous potential to power the planet and Fervo wants to tap it Fri, 30 Apr 21, 11:43pmTapping the geothermal energy stored beneath the Earth’s surface as a way to generate renewable power is one of the new visions for the future that’s captured the attention of environmentalists and oil and gas...
- You could soon be charged a fee if you want to sell your solar power to the grid Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- Expert warns proposal to charge households with solar panels to export electricity will kill demand Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- Mining our way to net zero Tue, 27 Apr 21, 4:00amThere's an uncomfortable reality about reaching net zero that's not often discussed. It's that getting there might mean a whole lot more environmentally challenging mining. At a virtual summit of leaders last week, everyone...
- Will green hydrogen be Australia's new climate friendly fuel? Sat, 17 Apr 21, 10:26amExperts and big companies are testing the waters to see if green hydrogen will be our energy of the future.
- Alan Finkel on Australia's energy transition Wed, 21 Apr 21, 8:05pmAlan Finkel, Australia's former Chief Scientist, plots a course for moving away from carbon emitting fossil fuels, towards a zero emissions world. Solar, wind, as well as battery storage of renewables, will meet more of...
- Thinking of going solar? You could soon face a difficult choice Thu, 15 Apr 21, 6:02amNew solar homes in parts of Adelaide will be forced to choose between tough new export limits or a flexible system that would give the state's electricity distributor the power to control how much they sell to the grid.
- Tough new solar power export limits for some Adelaide suburbs in smart meter trial Thu, 15 Apr 21, 6:02amNew solar homes in parts of Adelaide will be forced to choose between tough new export limits or a flexible system that would give the state's electricity distributor the power to control how much they sell to the grid.
- Are we replacing coal power fast enough? Thu, 8 Apr 21, 4:00amAustralia's coal fired power plants are on borrowed time. The Northern power plant at Port Augusta in South Australia was reduced to rubble in 2017, and Hazelwood in Victoria's LaTrobe Valley went the same way last year. Next...
- Authorities remotely switch off thousands of SA home solar panels due to lack of power grid demand Wed, 17 Mar 21, 5:34pmEnergy authorities in SA use new solar switch-off powers for the first time, remotely cutting output from thousands of rooftop units during "near-record minimum demand" to maintain the stability of the grid.
- Why coal can't keep up with Australia's electricity jigsaw puzzle Wed, 17 Mar 21, 6:00amWhen the early closure of Victoria's second-biggest coal-fired power station was announced last week, something the energy minister said was less than complete, writes Peter Martin.
- How electricity became a jigsaw puzzle in Australia Wed, 17 Mar 21, 6:00amWhen the early closure of Victoria's second-biggest coal-fired power station was announced last week, something the energy minister said was less than complete, writes Peter Martin.
- Labor backs away from renewable targets Mon, 16 Sep 19, 8:20amWith Labor reviewing its policies in the wake of its recent election loss, it's looking likely the Opposition will alter its 45 per cent renewable energy target.
- Solar-powered car sharing excess energy hits the road in Australian outback Mon, 7 Oct 19, 8:06amA solar-powered car that can share and sell excess energy to other road users will compete in this year's World Solar Challenge.
- More than a pipe dream? 100% renewable electricity. Sun, 13 Oct 19, 2:00amIs the ACT Australia's star performer when it comes to renewables?