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Rooftop solar: Australia celebrates “momentous” milestone as 4 million households tap cheapest power

Australia has notched up a new renewable energy milestone, with the number of households around the country to have installed…

November 14, 2024

Home battery discounts of up to $2,400 finally arrive, to slash bills and crush coal

Five months after it was first announced, NSW launches its home battery incentive, offering up to $2,400 discounts on solar…

October 31, 2024

The world-first, community-driven electrification blueprint for Australia’s energy future

A two-year campaign led by the local community of the 2515 postcode has resulted in world-first pilot project.

October 23, 2024

“Truly a world first:” Grass roots suburban electrification pilot wins federal funding

A community-led effort to electrify 500 homes in New South Wales has won millions in federal government funding, weeks ahead…

October 15, 2024

Electrification subsidy extended to 2045 to help shift consumers in most gas dependent state

Victoria will seek to lock in its energy upgrades subisdy for another 15 years, to drive investment in bill-busting energy…

October 10, 2024

Gas ban still missing, but NSW Labor’s message on electrification is crystal clear

NSW Labor's Consumer Energy Strategy doesn't include a gas phaseout plan, yet, but its message is clear: you're better off…

September 18, 2024

“Cowardly decision:” Victorian Labor flinches on fossil exit, says gas cooktops can stay

A ban on new gas cooktops is off the table in Victoria, with the state government backing away from an…

September 9, 2024

“There has to be a better way to do this:” The dawn of an Australian solar Maverick

In an unassuming factory in an Adelaide industrial precinct, 5B is walking the talk on making solar in Australia. In…

September 4, 2024

Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery is here, with enough grunt to charge your EV in a blackout

The Powerwall 3 has had its official launch in Australia, bringing fresh insights on its specs and special talents –…

August 16, 2024

Electric hot water could tame the solar duck, boost renewables and save billions

New research finds re-configuring Australia’s off-peak hot water systems to coincide with peak daytime solar production could provide around 4,000GWh…

August 5, 2024