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- Solar justice Mon, 7 Jun 21, 1:15pmRooftop solar has been one of the brighter spots in the chequered history of Australia’s climate and energy policy. But despite our national success, issues have arisen with respect to equity, access, and fairness. To date,...
- Wind and solar to produce ammonia for export Tue, 10 Nov 20, 9:35amAmmonia to be produced from renewable energy proposal
- Will Victoria be 50% renewable by 2030? Tue, 9 Mar 21, 11:00amEnergy specialist Simon Holmes à Court says Australia is already the number one country in the world for rooftop solar per capita.
- How a group of neighbours joined forces to lower power bills Thu, 10 Dec 20, 6:22amSome of the electricity generated by a proposed community solar farm at Gloucester, on the NSW Mid North Coast, will be sold to low-income households at a reduced rate.
- Solar panels, battery rebates to be boosted in Victorian Budget Tue, 17 Nov 20, 3:21pmVictoria's solar rebate scheme gets a major boost in next week's State Budget, with thousands of rebates available for home solar panels and solar batteries, in addition to $250 cash rebates for low income earners to put...
- Queensland solar proposal could be a ray of light for those struggling, supporters say Wed, 2 Sep 20, 7:06amThousands of jobs could be created and social housing tenants could see energy bills slashed if a proposal to install solar panels on public dwellings is approved by the Queensland Government.
- Renting and want to switch to solar? Here is how you can do it Thu, 20 Aug 20, 6:20amInstalling solar panels on your roof may seem like a pipedream if you rent your home or live in an apartment. But there are some ways you can still do it.
- Should solar panel owners pay for the privilege of selling their power? Thu, 16 Jul 20, 8:35pmFor years, solar panel owners were paid a premium to feed their electricity into the grid. But that could be about to turn on its head — and they are not happy.
- Hydrogen didn't work for the Hindenburg, but could it work for households? Fri, 10 Jul 20, 12:06pmEver 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.
- 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.
- In this Indian village, killing tigers used to be a way of life — until an unexpected gift changed everything Sat, 13 Jun 20, 5:00amLakhaan Singh recalls the day he first killed a tiger. But the arrival of a solar panel in his village has meant there are now fewer excuses for poaching, and a community is being transformed, writes Luke Taylor.
- Two cars blown off road during World Solar Challenge near Coober Pedy Wed, 16 Oct 19, 11:56amA solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver has been released from hospital.
- Energy Australia admits to wrongly billing a customer and failing to properly investigate his complaints Wed, 16 Oct 19, 12:29pmEnergy Australia has apologised to a customer for issuing him multiple bills that 'did not make sense' despite his repeated complaints.
- Strong winds flip car competing in the World Solar Challenge Wed, 16 Oct 19, 11:56amA solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver is not believed to be seriously injured.
- Flagship First Nations-owned solar project gets green light Tue, 9 Jul 19, 4:53pmA three-way renewable energy partnership bringing together the traditional land owners, community, and government will deliver a sustainable income and clean energy.