Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel on how Australia must take a smorgasbord approach to home energy to make the most of Labor's free solar plan. Plus, news of the week.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Would you like electrification with that?
“Getting off gas:” Electrification initiative targets not-for-profits and social enterprises
An electric delivery van with a solar powered fridge and a suite of electric appliances to replace gas are being funded through a new donations-backed initiative.
SwitchedOn podcast: The scandal of weekly power cuts in First Nations communities
Lauren Mellor from Original Power and Dr Tom Longden from Western Sydney University discuss their new report that exposes the staggering human and systemic toll of prepaid electricity systems.
Emerging home battery contender inks gigascale deals in booming Australian market
Chinese home energy specialist strengthens foothold in Australian market with pair of strategic partnerships with two major local distributors.
“A tsunami of batteries:” How the rebate has flipped the market – and pushed it to its limits
The federal government's Cheaper Home Batteries rebate has been an enormous success, but it has also pushed industry to "capacity" and changed the fabric of the market.
Small but mighty: New 500 watt solar panel promises “world-first” efficiency
Chinese solar manufacturer unveils new 500 watt PV module which delivers a world-first 25 pct efficiency in a standard format under 2 square metres, and a new 1 GW supply deal for Australia.
SwitchedOn podcast: The energy disinformation machine – how doubt fuels delay
How organised misinformation campaigns are distorting Australia’s clean energy debate, and why confronting them is crucial to keeping the transition on track.
China giant launches new “all-in-one” home battery system in Australia
Chinese solar and smart energy manufacturer unveils new all-in-one solar and battery solution for residential homes and small businesses.
Organic vineyard with hatted restaurant goes off-grid with solar and batteries
NSW wine maker with a hatted restaurant switches on solar and battery system that will power all its operations and deliver around $85,000 a year in electricity savings.
“Solar nation:” Home battery scheme reaches 2 gigawatt hours in just four months
Chris Bowen says a "remarkable" 100,000 home batteries installed since start of federal rebate scheme, making a total of 2 GWh of capacity.
Smarter, better, cheaper: Brisbane battery maker unveils next-gen home storage system
Australian energy storage manufacturer unveils new all-in-one home battery system that is smaller, smarter and higher capacity – and cost-competitive with top-selling overseas brands.
Community renewables “incubator” launches to bridge knowledge gap, build shared power
Five community groups will join a new incubator next year to help them get dreams of local solar and battery projects off the ground.
SwitchedOn podcast: A carbon price for the grid that Australia might finally agree on
Grattan Institute's Alison Reeve explains how a carbon price - designed by the Coalition - could be used to accelerate the green energy transition on Australia's grids.
Solar Insiders Podcast: The community that built its own renewable grid
Kait Williamson from Flow Power on how one Victorian town built its own green power solution from the ground up.
State-owned utility teams up with Bunnings to offer “Why Electrify” weekend workshops
State-owned renewable energy company is partnering with Bunnings to run a series of “Why Electrify” weekends at select stores ato help households save on their energy bills by switching to electric.
SwitchedOn podcast: How to make embedded networks work for consumers and the energy transition
Without reform, embedded networks risk trapping households in systems that serve profits rather than people, and lock consumers out of the energy transition.
