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- Some solar farm owners say much of the energy they generate gets 'wasted'. But the solution isn't easy Tue, 5 Jul 22, 4:33pmThe Labor government has a plan to increase the share of renewable energy in the grid to 82 per cent by 2030, but many experts and investors say reaching that will not be possible without a major upgrade of the poles and...
- 'Master of my own destiny': Why this conservative town is embracing a radical renewables program Sun, 7 Nov 21, 6:00amThe historic wheat and sheep farming town of Katanning is embarking on a community energy project to change not just how it gets electricity, but who gets the money.
- The two reasons why Australians aren't buying electric vehicles Tue, 2 Nov 21, 11:00amExperts say widespread electric vehicle take-up will be necessary to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But will this be possible?
- What's stopping Australians from buying an electric vehicle? Tue, 2 Nov 21, 11:00amExperts say widespread electric vehicle take-up will be necessary to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But will this be possible?
- VIC to see first Aboriginal owned and operated solar farm Wed, 22 Sep 21, 9:10amElectricity sales from the plant in Longford will help fund health education and employment services for the local Indigenous population. Jedda Costa reports.
- Plenty of opportunities in sustainable energy sector Fri, 13 Aug 21, 6:35amJobs won't always be like-for-like but there will be plenty of opportunities in the sustainable energy sector.
- Recycling a retired solar panel Fri, 9 Jul 21, 11:00amAs more Victorians install solar panels, solar experts suggest we need to think ahead to how they can be recycled once they retire, or we will end up with an e-waste problem.
- 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.