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How a small community on a massive cattle ranch has switched to 100 pct solar power

March 7, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

outback solar array William Creek
Image: My Energy Engineering
outback solar array William Creek

William Creek, a tiny populated speck within the vast Anna Creek Station, is now powered entirely by solar and battery storage. Here’s how it was done.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

Cooking with gas: How bad for your health is it, really?

March 2, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

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CC0 Public Domain via pxhere

Experts at UNSW maintain that cooking with gas is a net negative for health. So what is it about using gas stoves in the home that is so risky?

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, News

Tiwi Islands community adds solar and battery to reach 50 per cent renewables

February 24, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

Image source: NT government

A remote NT community will soon source up to half of its electricity supply from renewables, with new works underway to further slash diesel consumption.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, News, Off-Grid, Policy

ACT taps Brighte, again, for zero interest loans on solar, batteries and efficiency upgrades

February 7, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

Image: Solar Edge

ACT government confirms it will continue to partner with Brighte on next phase of $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme, following a new tender process.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Policy, Solar

How this Aussie-made technology is smashing the solar ceiling

January 13, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

Allume Energy SolShare
Image: Allume energy
Allume Energy SolShare

How do you participate in the green energy revolution when you live in an apartment and not a standalone home? This Australian company has found a way.

Filed Under: Solar, Software/Gadgets

ACT claims “highest home battery density” in Australia, as rebate scheme winds up

January 12, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

ACT winds up its home battery support scheme, after meeting its target of 5,000 units installed in homes and businesses.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Two community solar and battery projects put out call for PPAs

January 11, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

Two New South Wales community solar farms with approvals for batteries are seeking to enter a variety of power purchase agreements.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage

Fewer energy retailers and more complex deals prompt warning on consumer protection

October 14, 2022 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

The retail energy market is changing, fast. And as offers get more creative, bundling together a range of products and services, regulators must be on their toes.

Filed Under: Tariffs, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Policy, Software/Gadgets, Solar

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