Energy efficiency upgrades represent a step in the right direction, but much more remains to be done to future-proof Australian homes.
7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do
Home energy efficiency standards to be raised as Australia plays catch-up
Australian governments agree to boost energy efficiency standards for new-build homes, in long overdue move to improve basic living standards, slash energy bills and emissions.
Trail-blazing community solar and battery project prepares to power up
One of Australia’s first community-funded solar and battery projects, the Latitude Solar Farm, is ready for energisation on the NSW Essential Energy grid.
Solar rebates and zero interest loans open up to new-build homes
Victoria's Solar Homes scheme opens up to new-build homes, in a bid to get panels onto household rooftops as early and as cheaply as possible.
Does turning off the air-con when you’re not home actually save energy?
Which is more efficient: running the air-con all day long, or turning it off when you’re not there to enjoy it? Three engineers run the numbers.
Great Solar Business Podcast: Rooftop solar safety
Tips, tricks and what's new in solar safety with Erik Zimmerman from SiteTech Safety
Installers get Tesla warning after Powerwall battery certification expires temporarily
An alert sent to industry has revealed that the Clean Energy Council certification for Tesla's Powerwall home battery inverter has temporarily expired.
Network trials solid-state hydrogen storage in 100 pct renewable stand-alone power system
Essential Energy is testing the potential for hydrogen storage technology to eliminate the need for any back-up fossil fuels in stand-alone power systems.
What will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?
Landlords do not benefit directly from improving the comfort or energy efficiency of their rental properties. So what would make them retrofit?
How solar households could shave hundreds more off their energy bills
New report shows seeking out best value retail energy deal is just as important for solar households as non-solar households, as tariffs chop, change and adapt.
Australia’s only solar manufacturer launches its most powerful rooftop module yet
Tindo Solar releases its largest-ever rooftop product, the 410W Karra panel, made in Adelaide.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Spring clean on the grid
Early spring brings solar surge and coal crackles as landmark changes made to policy.
“Another giant stride” for lower cost solar as 700W module gains certification
China’s Risen Energy claims world-first for certification for 700W series of solar modules, says they can deliver 10% reduction in levelised cost of energy.
Nearly all solar households want to add a battery, but costs still a concern
New survey finds a massive 84% of solar homes without a battery are looking to add one to the mix in the near future, as high grid prices start to bite.
NSW coal town trials Tesla community battery to store “clean, reliable” solar
Ausgrid unveils third community battery in NSW trial, says it expects to see "hundreds ... potentially 1000s" more like it over coming years.
Call to raise bar on energy efficiency for new-build homes, put an end to “glorified tents”
More than 100 organisations and individuals join push to increase minimum energy efficiency requirements for new homes – a small level-up with big pay-offs.
