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- You could soon be charged a fee if you want to sell your solar power to the grid Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- Expert warns proposal to charge households with solar panels to export electricity will kill demand Wed, 28 Apr 21, 4:04pmThousands of Australian households have installed solar panels to save on power bills – but a controversial proposal that would enable energy companies to charge solar panel owners to export their own electricity could...
- How a proposed solar tariff may lead to an 'energy death spiral' Tue, 30 Mar 21, 6:00amAustralians were recently told they could soon be charged for helping to cope with electricity "traffic jams" when they export solar to the grid. What are these jams and is charging owners the only solution?
- Is it fair to ask solar owners to pay for exporting power? Here are some other solutions Tue, 30 Mar 21, 6:00amAustralians were recently told they could soon be charged for helping to cope with electricity "traffic jams" when they export solar to the grid. What are these jams and is charging owners the only solution?
- More than a pipe dream? 100% renewable electricity. Sun, 13 Oct 19, 2:00amIs the ACT Australia's star performer when it comes to renewables?
- Wind and solar to produce ammonia for export Tue, 10 Nov 20, 9:35amAmmonia to be produced from renewable energy proposal
- Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on earth did they do it? Fri, 26 Feb 21, 5:00amLast year, renewables provided a whopping 60 per cent of South Australia's electricity supplies. The remarkable progress came as national climate policy was gripped by paralysis. So how did it happen?
- World Solar Challenge charges ahead amid fear COVID speedbump could reroute overseas teams Wed, 13 Jan 21, 9:52amTeams from 15 countries are tuning their cars for this year's race through the Australian outback — but there's concern not all contenders will make it to the start grid in October.
- How renovations can boost your energy rating Tue, 5 Jan 21, 6:08pmThousands of Australians have renovated during the pandemic. CSIRO building experts say it's also a perfect time to lift home energy ratings.
- Drone law changes would save graziers thousands Thu, 19 Dec 19, 6:18amNew drone technology could save graziers thousands of dollars a year but they want CASA to ease regulations first.
- Smart buildings, AI key to uni's bold plan to be carbon neutral by 2029 Tue, 27 Aug 19, 3:22pmLa Trobe University wants to reach a zero emissions target within 10 years to try to be Victoria's first carbon-neutral tertiary facility.
- Sylvia Wilson spent $150 running her car on a three-month trip around Australia Fri, 9 Aug 19, 6:32amSylvia Wilson and her now late husband wanted to prove a point when they decided to live off the grid and convert their property to solar power.
- Living off the electricity grid on solar panel requires a battery bank and inverters Fri, 9 Aug 19, 6:32am
- Pushing the boundaries of solar, Sylvia drove around Australia for $150 Fri, 9 Aug 19, 6:32amSylvia Wilson and her now late husband wanted to prove a point when they decided to live off the grid and convert their property to solar power.
- Site of proposed Culcairn Solar Farm Thu, 23 May 19, 6:36am