Nigel Hancock from community energy group Pingala explains how solar gardens work and whether the model can be scaled to empower more communities.
SwitchedOn podcast: How solar gardens can deliver PV benefits to renters
About Anne Delaney
SwitchedOn podcast: Farming the sun, grazing the land
Solar farms aren’t just about generating electricity and cutting emissions – they can also be a game-changer for farmers rural economies.
Why electricity tariffs matter for the green energy transition
Electricity prices shape how—and whether—households and businesses will invest in the technologies essential for decarbonisation.
SwitchedOn podcast: Why we have electricity tariffs all wrong
US energy economist says we have got our electricity tariffs all wrong, by focusing almost exclusively on what utilities need, and not consumers.
SwitchedOn podcast: The first question to ask if you want to install a community battery
Most so-called ‘community batteries’ are actually installed by electricity networks, but this local group managed to navigate the significant financial, regulatory and system hurdles.
Energy complaints surge as households struggle with rising bills
Rising energy bills are driving a surge in complaints. The NSW Energy Ombudsman wants better consumer protections and retailer accountability.
“Ignore the green fluff:” Australians are being misled about sustainable electrical appliance choices
Australians are often being misled when they try to make sustainable electrical appliance choices, and consumer law isn’t doing enough to protect them.
SwitchedOn podcast: Energy complaints are soaring and consumers need better protection
NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman Janine Young unpacks the surge in energy complaints and explores what stronger consumer protections should look like.
SwitchedOn Podcast: Electrify everything … but mind the greenwash
New research finds Australia lags in providing transparency on appliance lifespan and maintenance, making it harder for people to electrify efficiently and responsibly.
Smart tech, dumb assumptions: Why energy consumers don’t behave like the industry expects
The energy industry needs to design products and services that align with how people actually live, rather than expecting them to fundamentally change their behaviour to fit industry models.
