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SwitchedOn podcast: Finding the right electricity plan is hard. This startup is making it easy
Anne Delaney6 May 20250 comments

Frustrated by his own experience trying switch electricity retailers, Matt Peterson has gone into business trying to save people time and, potentially, quite a lot of money.

Energy Efficiency, News
Tempted to turn on the air-con? Science says to use fans until it’s 27°C
Federico Tartarini, Angie Bone & Ollie Jay30 Apr 20250 comments

Modern heat-pump technology means air conditioning is becoming the go-to solution in hot weather. But new research says we should take a “fan-first” approach to cooling.

Podcasts, Electrification, Policy, Solar
SwitchedOn podcast: Batteries, not band-aids, key to cost-of-living energy cure
Anne Delaney30 Apr 20250 comments

Community independent Nicolette Boele explains how better climate and energy policy could help tackle Australia’s cost-of-living and housing crises.

Electrification, Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Solar
Can you go off-grid in the city? This inner Sydney home comes close
Poppy Johnston30 Apr 20250 comments

The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast.

Electrification, Policy
State government pilot extends electrification one-stop-shops to more suburbs
Joshua S Hill29 Apr 20250 comments

State trial of one-stop-shops for households wanting to go all electric gets expanded to two new local government areas in Victoria.

Battery/Storage, Featured
Australia’s new top-selling home battery is a brand you’ve probably never heard of
Sophie Vorrath29 Apr 20250 comments

A home battery that made its debut in Australia less than two years ago has grabbed top spot for market share in March, while Tesla's Powerwall tumbles down the rankings.

Podcasts, News, Other Renewables, Solar
SwitchedOn podcast: Will your MP help unlock Australia’s renewable potential?
Anne Delaney29 Apr 20250 comments

ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.

Solar
China giant hits new efficiency high for silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells
Joshua S Hill24 Apr 20250 comments

Chinese solar manufacturer sets yet another efficiency world record, this time for its crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cells. 

Podcasts, Solar
Solar Insiders Podcast: Shouting from the rooftops
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson23 Apr 20250 comments

OpenSolar's Sophie Wright on the mission to streamline solar businesses so that more money and time can be spent where it's most needed - putting panels on rooftops. Plus, the news of the week.

Podcasts, Electrification, Policy
SwitchedOn podcast: The electorate that could power Australia’s energy transition
Anne Delaney22 Apr 20250 comments

The federal electorate of Calare sits at the heart of Australia’s energy transition. Independent candidate Kate Hook explains what's at stake and why this major agricultural region has more to gain than most.

Solar, Featured
How one state is flipping the sun tax and offering to pay households to dial down solar
Sophie Vorrath17 Apr 20250 comments

A groundbreaking retail electricity trial is offering to pay customers to curtail their rooftop solar exports when prices are negative.

Electrification, Podcasts, Solar
SwitchedOn podcast: How solar gardens can deliver PV benefits to renters
Anne Delaney16 Apr 20250 comments

Nigel Hancock from community energy group Pingala explains how solar gardens work and whether the model can be scaled to empower more communities.

Policy
Labor tips fresh funds into solar, efficiency and electrifcation for social housing
Joshua S Hill16 Apr 20250 comments

Albanese government invests another $50.2 million to get solar, energy efficiency and electrification into social housing across two states.

Solar, Policy
State says solar rebate for rental homes should start slashing tenant bills by end of year
Sophie Vorrath15 Apr 20250 comments

State confirms rooftop solar subsidies for rental properties to be implemented by end of year, in move expected to save renters up to $700 a year.

Podcasts
Solar Insiders Podcast: A Teal take on what voters want – and how to give it to them
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson15 Apr 20250 comments

NSW Independent Allegra Spender on her plan for permanent energy bill relief and what's missing from federal Labor's battery rebate. Plus, dispatches from the Smart Energy Conference.

Solar
China solar giant breaks solar cell efficiency record, unveils powerful new module
Joshua S Hill14 Apr 20250 comments

Leading Chinese solar manufacturer breaks efficiency record for silicon solar cells, and unveils upgraded solar module with "significantly" enhanced output. 

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