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- Solar safety switch blamed for spike in roof fires Thu, 14 Sep 23, 7:03pmDC isolator switches, a safety device fitted to solar panels, have been found to be behind a 500% increase in rooftop fires over the past three years.
- Why one small component on your rooftop solar panels is causing a rise in housefires Thu, 14 Sep 23, 6:31amA spike in fires caused by DC isolators has alarmed the NT's workplace safety watchdog, as figures show most other jurisdictions are also recording fires from the devices.
- 'Sparks of fire' from a faulty solar panel component damaged Rose's home. Her story is increasingly common Thu, 14 Sep 23, 6:31amA spike in fires caused by DC isolators has alarmed the NT's workplace safety watchdog, as figures show most other jurisdictions are also recording fires from the devices.
- 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?
- 'Huge bang' prompts maintenance inspection advice for old solar panels Sat, 22 Apr 23, 7:30amAnthony Parisi had no idea his solar panels could cause an explosion that put his home at risk. Here's why experts say maintenance inspections are important.
- Scientists say window is closing to stop climate change Tue, 5 Apr 22, 7:49pmThe latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report found greenhouse gas reduction strategies must be implemented now. Evelyn Manfield reports.
- 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?
- 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.