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- 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?
- Living off grid for 40 years in solar village Mon, 8 Nov 21, 10:41amLiving off-grid for 40 years in a 'solar village' experiment that started after Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin.
- Thinking about living off-grid? Pam and Peter have been doing it for 40 years Sun, 7 Nov 21, 7:42amAs world leaders make promises to act on climate change, Pam and Peter Garton have been quietly making their own contribution — living off-grid for 40 years in a 'solar village' experiment.
- Business Council changes position on climate outlook, pushes for ambitious carbon targets Sat, 9 Oct 21, 2:27pmA new report by the Business Council of Australia predicts an $890 billion boost to economic activity and the creation of 195,000 jobs over the next five decades as a result of dramatically cutting carbon emissions.