A $13.8 million pilot will support 500 households to optimise their energy use, including through subsidised electrification and incentivised flexible consumption.
Energy Masters: New pilot to measure benefits and savings of smart, electric homes
“They will be cost effective:” Ausgrid defends network roll-out of community batteries
Ausgrid says costs for community batteries are coming down with each new deployment – and they will be cost-effective without government grants.
Enphase boosts micro-inverter warranty to “close gap” with solar panels
California-based solar energy technology company has set a new benchmark by extending the limited warranty for its IQ8 Microinverter product range.
Rooftop solar installs continue to cool – but system sizes only get bigger
Australia’s rooftop solar market continues to cool its heels after a record July, with a second month of declining installations led by a rare lull in NSW.
New time-of-use tariff dangles huge daytime power discount. So is it a good deal?
A "lowest in the market" daytime electricity usage rate is on offer in South Australia as part of a major shift to time-of-use tariffs. How does it measure up?
Sharp unwraps 610W solar panel with impressive efficiency rating
Japanese electronics giant unveils a new bifacial solar panel with high efficiency and improved performance in poor light conditions.
Off-grid solar is cheapest and most reliable way to option for those without power
Off-grid solar systems can be more reliable than national grid networks. A new study explores different scenarios in 43 countries where this could be the case.
Trina unveils world’s first fully recycled silicon solar module
Trina Solar unveils module made entirely from used materials recovered from PV waste – including silicon, silver, aluminium frames and glass.
Solar installer hit with fine after worker falls through roof
Solar installer cops hefty fine after a sub-contractor falls three storeys while in the process of preparing a roof for a PV system.
Pioneering solar garden prepares for its first harvest
Solar gardens could be a solution for people locked out of the booming renewable energy market, experts say, as the first of its kind prepares to pay investors.
Residential renewables can pay for themselves before they reach their end of life
Last year I shared an article about how to calculate the break-even point on my family home’s renewable energy system. New data means an update on the ROI.
Survey finds homes poorly prepared for heatwaves – here’s what needs to change
With heatwaves expected to become hotter, longer and more frequent under climate change, a more sophisticated, long-term approach to managing them is needed.
Gas ban still missing, but NSW Labor’s message on electrification is crystal clear
NSW Labor's Consumer Energy Strategy doesn't include a gas phaseout plan, yet, but its message is clear: you're better off going electric.
What are the best ways to get off gas? Ask the Tesla-driving sparkie
From heat pumps, to induction stoves, and 3-phase power, Brendan Lang provides answers to your household electrification questions.
New bill paves way to get gas out of Victorian homes, just days after cooktop concession
Victorian government firms plans for the phase out of fossil gas hot water and heating, just days after it was slammed for back-tracking on the policy.
A million home batteries could build far fewer power lines. We just need the right incentives
Australia is already a world leader in rooftop solar. With the right policy levers, we can also lead the world in home energy storage.
