How a family applied DIY logic to electrifying their home and farm in north west NSW, and made the switch to EVs, solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Watchdog issues yet another warning to households with a recalled LG battery, warning of “serious risk of injury or death" from overheating and fire.
WA town that was shifted off the gas network and taken all-electric is ground zero for a new retail energy offer targeting households "locked out" of rooftop solar.
Sixty households in the coal town of Morwell and the surrounding suburbs will have their appliances changed from gas to electric by the end of 2024.
Latest national data reveals massive year-on-year jump in installations of heat pumps, as households seek cheaper, cleaner ways to heat water and their homes.
Generous government rebates of up to $12,500 off the cost of installing new energy efficient equipment are being made available to eligible businesses.
Tesla firms dates for Australian arrival of Powerwall 3, giving installers a first look at the new home battery and a better idea of where it will – and won't – fit in the market.
Home energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.
The new record is a huge step for silicon-based solar technology, which is used widely but suffers from a fundamental efficiency limit of 29.4%.
Two-way tariff trial delivers a daily profit to this solar household, peaking at times at $20 and making its Tesla Powerwall purchase a no-brainer.
Launch of a new grants scheme to deliver bulk residential solar panels and hot water rebates seeks answers on how best to electrify households en masse.
Peter "Pedals" van der Wik – solar pioneer and founder of Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company – has died. This story is dedicated to his legacy and his vision.
ABC News reported last week that rooftop solar fires are spiking around the country? Is this true? What's causing it? And how can you keep your PV system safe?
Monash University study finds retailer incentives and tariff design will have key roles to play in making households smarter about power use.
Renewable energy company Octopus Energy has unveiled a smart home heating system called Cosy Octopus, billed as the “next stage in smart heat revolution."
Chinese solar giant unveils its latest Hi-MO 7 solar modules, as the global race continues to further crush the costs of generating power from PV.