Monash commits to wind offtake deal that brings the university into powerful consortium of corporate buyers, and closer to target of 100% renewables.

One of Australia’s first solar start-ups to target Australia’s millions of rented households, Matter Technology, has gone into voluntary administration, and is seeking buyers.

The highs and lows of the solar industry, feed in tariffs slashed, and some battery storage offers to be avoided. And a guide to good solar.

Energy poverty is no longer restricted to a few older or low-income householders. We need new policy approaches as we transition to a low-carbon society.

Solar and green groups slam IPART decision to cut NSW solar feed-in tariff, compare it to "getting a pay cut for working overtime."

Did you know most states' building codes force people to connect a new house to the gas network? The question is – why?

If you live in a remote area of Victoria the government will subsidise your off-grid fuel needs ... and not if you power your off-grid home with solar.

City of Sydney adds 500kWh Tesla battery to new solar council depot, both to make the depot self sufficient and as part of Transgrid demand management trial.

Another record month for rooftop solar installs will deliver massive savings for households and small businesses over the coming decade, and drive a transformation of Australia's grid that will mean smarter and cheaper power for all.

Granny Smith mine in W.A. to add solar and storage to reduce its dependence on expensive gas-fired generation.

Cleaning and personal care products maker Nature's Organics installs 1.29MW solar system, in first step to generating "24/7" renewable power.

Victorian energy storage business that offered "the most affordable battery in Australia" – and longest warranty – has gone into liquidation.

Small-scale solar systems installed by Australian homes and businesses have passed the three million-mark, with one in five homes now generating their own power.

There is a lot you should do before getting battery storage for you home. Here are 5 steps households should take before making the leap.

Solar boom, or solar clamp-down?

Two years ago, I sat down and started to write. The result is called “The Good Solar Guide: 7 steps to tiny bills for Australian homeowners” – and it was launched last week in Adelaide.