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- Friendly rivalries and solar power fuels futuristic drivers racing across Australia Sun, 22 Oct 23, 3:14pmThirty-one teams from across the world will spend the next five days racing solar cars down the middle of the country. But not all of them are expected to cross the finish line.
- Climate retrofitting protects low-income households during extreme weather Mon, 3 Apr 23, 8:36amA community project is retrofitting technology in low-income households to protect vulnerable people against extreme heat, cold and rising energy costs...
- Plan to 'electrify' Illawarra postcode gains momentum Thu, 13 Oct 22, 5:08pmThe proponents of a pilot program to "electrify" 500 households on the northern beaches of Wollongong could be a world first and act as a proving ground to save billions in future energy costs.
- Rooftop solar effectively subsidises power companies, expert says Thu, 14 Jul 22, 1:54pmWith almost 9% of energy being produced by rooftop solar this year, a renewable energy expert says Queensland’s abundant supply is saving power companies around $30 million a month.
- Rooftop solar is 'middle-class welfare' no more — now it's a windfall for power companies, the Conservation Council says Thu, 14 Jul 22, 5:37amQueensland's abundant rooftop solar is saving power companies about $30 million a month, according to the Conservation Council. Many home owners would like to be paid money for that power, but the Australian Energy Council...
- Queensland rooftop solar a windfall for power companies, Conservation Council says Thu, 14 Jul 22, 5:37amQueensland's abundant rooftop solar is saving power companies about $30 million a month, according to the Conservation Council. Many home owners would like to be paid money for that power, but the Australian Energy Council...
- John McColl's boat is whisper quiet, costs next to nothing to run and has zero emissions. So what's the catch? Sat, 25 Jun 22, 10:18amThe cost of running and maintaining John McColl's boat is next to nothing — it also produces zero emissions and is whisper quiet. It may sound like a boat-owner's dream, but it's not for everyone.
- Rosemary wanted solar panels, but a small roof 'blew all the plans apart'. The alternative was not easy Fri, 10 Jun 22, 6:00amUnable to get solar panels, Rosemary found a green power deal. But advocates say they can be difficult to navigate and hard to compare.
- Merino sheep grazing under solar panels produce better wool, trial shows Mon, 30 May 22, 1:01pmTwo farmers running merinos on solar farms in NSW's Central West say their sheep thrive under solar panels, while wool quality has increased.
- Merino sheep grazing under solar panels produce improved wool, trial shows Mon, 30 May 22, 1:01pmTwo farmers running merinos on solar farms in NSW's Central West say their sheep thrive under solar panels, while wool quality has increased.
- After decades using generators, residents in the world's oldest rainforest are a step closer to microgrid power Mon, 7 Mar 22, 6:09amThe federal government will sign off on a multi-million-dollar deal to bring power to townships living among the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland.
- How three engineering mates built the most important Australian company you've probably never heard of Sun, 20 Feb 22, 5:30amFounded by three engineering mates in Brisbane, Tritium has quietly secured a large chunk of the global EV-charger market — even doing a deal with US President Joe Biden...
- Tritium started in a Brisbane shed. Now they're selling 'picks and shovels to the gold rush' Sun, 20 Feb 22, 5:30amFounded by three engineering mates in Brisbane, Tritium has quietly secured a large chunk of the global EV-charger market — even doing a deal with US President Joe Biden...
- Using batteries for more than just transport Mon, 14 Feb 22, 1:30pmNew technology could transform the family car into a battery to power the home.
- Bidirectional chargers for EVs are finally approved in Australia, and they'll be a game changer Mon, 14 Feb 22, 5:30amA new kind of charger that allows an electric vehicle to be used as a giant home battery is close to going on sale in Australia. So how does it work and is it worth the price?