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- Farmers encouraged to lease their land for renewable energy farms Thu, 12 Dec 19, 7:23amA pilot program for renewable energy in the NSW central west could provide a boost to farmer income and productivity.
- Two cars blown off road during World Solar Challenge near Coober Pedy Wed, 16 Oct 19, 11:56amA solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver has been released from hospital.
- Strong winds flip car competing in the World Solar Challenge Wed, 16 Oct 19, 11:56amA solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver is not believed to be seriously injured.
- 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.
- 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.
- McMansion expansion is leaving Perth 'full of terrible houses' Tue, 16 Apr 19, 8:00amArchitects say it's time to rethink the suburban dream, with data revealing that around a fifth of new homes built in WA don't meet six-star energy standards, costing their owners dearly in running costs.
- How do I get solar panels in my school? Mon, 18 Mar 19, 1:04pmThe NSW Liberal and Labor parties have promised to cool down classrooms with air conditioners powered largely by solar panels, but is it a straightforward process for schools?
- Bush powers the city as councils sign deal with rural solar farm Thu, 4 Oct 18, 11:14amA coalition of 18 urban councils in New South Wales signs a renewable energy deal to buy electricity from a solar farm around 600 kilometres away.
- Students bask in the light of cost savings after a year of going solar Thu, 26 Apr 18, 6:45amA solar energy battery system installed by a student cooperative cuts power bills by more than half for its tenants a year after installation.
- Here comes the sun: How giant mirrors bring light to dark Norwegian town Sun, 7 Jan 18, 11:00amIn winter, the town of Rjukan sits in permanent shadow - the sun blocked by mountains. But by using massive mirrors, the locals have found a way to catch some rays and even attract international visitors.
- Outback couple build solar farm to prove need for remote power generation Sat, 16 Dec 17, 9:59amIn Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria, one couple has built a solar farm big enough to power their shire in a move to prove the benefit of decentralising electricity and positioning generation sites at the end of the grid.
- Why does SA pay more for power? Fri, 17 Nov 17, 6:49amIt's a power struggle we're all familiar with — the quarterly electricity bill. But some around Australia are paying much more than others.
- A day on the road with the World Solar Challenge Tue, 10 Oct 17, 11:11amEver wondered what it's like to travel 3,000 kilometres through the heart of Australia from Darwin to Adelaide, in a car powered only by the sun's energy? We sent reporter Georgia Hitch to find out.
- Belgian team hopes to make history in 3,000km solar race across Australia Sat, 7 Oct 17, 9:05pmA Belgian solar car racing team is looking to make history as it leads a field of 41 teams from around the world on an epic race from Darwin to Adelaide.
- Why one man got his first electric car at 80 Tue, 9 May 17, 10:39amHe's not much for new technology, but John Allason couldn't wait to get his hands on a fully electric car for his 80th birthday.