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- NT government flags possibility of buying idle solar farms from private operators Tue, 5 Mar 24, 2:11pmNorthern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler says her government remains open to purchasing solar farms from private operators, but has refused to detail the estimated cost to taxpayers.
- Rebates of up to $4,000 on offer for solar batteries in new Queensland scheme Mon, 12 Feb 24, 5:52amA new scheme to help Queenslanders buy solar battery storage systems launches today, with the state government to give out rebates worth thousands of dollars.
- On New Year's Eve, all of South Australia's power was coming from rooftop solar panels Thu, 25 Jan 24, 6:18amRapid growth in renewable generation slashed the wholesale cost of power in the national energy grid late last year, and dramatically reduced reliance on coal-fired power.
- Surge in renewables across national grid pushes down wholesale power prices to half their 2022 level Thu, 25 Jan 24, 6:18amRapid growth in renewable generation slashed the wholesale cost of power in the national energy grid late last year, and dramatically reduced reliance on coal-fired power.
- Queensland is expanding its solar battery network. What will it mean for the average household? Thu, 18 Jan 24, 6:58amThe battery network harvests solar energy collected by rooftop panels during the day, and allows homes in the network to use the power at night.
- Queensland puts millions on the table for solar battery rebate scheme Sat, 9 Dec 23, 11:09amThe exact date the scheme will commence is yet to be announced, but the government has hinted that it will be rolled out next year.
- 'It's as simple as that': Students rally nationwide calling for end to new coal and gas projects Fri, 17 Nov 23, 2:56pmLeaders in charge of Australia's response to climate change have told an energy summit the country can have "an even bigger impact" by helping the rest of the world decarbonise, as school students around the country fronted...
- Green energy giant gifts ‘hidden gem’ for national park as transition worries pile up Fri, 17 Nov 23, 10:15amAs green energy players are going to greater lengths in a bid to secure support, the French company behind South Australia's massive Goyder renewables project has handed over the nearby Worlds End Gorge as a new SA national...
- Australia can have 'even bigger impact' helping other nations decarbonise, federal climate change minister says Fri, 17 Nov 23, 2:56pmLeaders in charge of Australia's response to climate change have told an energy summit the country can have "an even bigger impact" by helping the rest of the world decarbonise, as school students around the country fronted...
- How an energy giant's gift of a 'hidden gem' gorge could represent a renewable trade-off template Fri, 17 Nov 23, 10:15amAs green energy players are going to greater lengths in a bid to secure support, the French company behind South Australia's massive Goyder renewables project has handed over the nearby Worlds End Gorge as a new SA national...
- Locals approval needed before cable construction hub gets green light Sun, 5 Nov 23, 7:25pmIt's been promoted as the world's largest solar energy network and Tasmania has been chosen to play an integral part. SunCable has selected Bell Bay as its preferred cable construction hub, but first it needs the nod from...
- Reprieve for coal as potential WA power blackouts forecast amidst renewables transition Thu, 17 Aug 23, 1:22pmWA is facing a potential power shortfall over the coming decade amid the transition to renewables, leading the government to keep the Muja coal-fired power station operating longer than planned.
- Renewable Energy Zones are touted to replace NSW's coal power. Will they be ready in time? Tue, 8 Aug 23, 10:26amAll five Renewable Energy Zones are still in the planning phase and no additional transmission infrastructure to support the new projects has been built.
- Expert joins residents in calls to scrap controversial electricity transmission project Wed, 2 Aug 23, 5:59amA prominent energy expert joins landholders in calling for the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Victorian government to scrap plans to build the controversial VNI West transmission line and Western Renewables Link.
- Expert joins residents in call to scrap controversial electricity transmission project Wed, 2 Aug 23, 5:59amA prominent energy expert joins landholders in calling for the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Victorian government to scrap plans to build the controversial VNI West transmission line and Western Renewables Link.