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Regulator says hundreds of thousands of customers are on more expensive versions of retail electricity plans that offer a cheaper alternative under the same name.

Chinese solar manufacturer unveils new 500 watt PV module which delivers a world-first 25 pct efficiency in a standard format under 2 square metres, and a new 1 GW supply deal for Australia.

State-owned renewable energy company is partnering with Bunnings to run a series of “Why Electrify” weekends at select stores ato help households save on their energy bills by switching to electric.

Reposit Power boss Dean Spaccavento says battery rebate scheme is “excellent in its scope,” but weak regulation and vague technical standards, mean only a few batteries will help stabilise the grid.

Here's how we electrified our home - starting with rooftop PV and moving to EVs, to batteries and a new efficient air-con.

Home battery installs continue to run at 1,000 a day and have now passed 60,000 since the rebate was introduced on July 1. "It's putting consumers in charge of the journey," Chris Bowen says.

Sigenergy says its battery system customers will be able to provide critical grid services such as frequency control as part of a new partnership in Australia to deliver virtual power plants.

Two Australian distributed renewable energy experts launch an industry census to help unlock the huge potential of the commercial solar and storage industry.

Australian-headquartered solar panel distributor vying to become “the Amazon of clean energy” has secured funding from a Chinese venture capital firm.

A new virtual power plant deal is offering participants a rooftop solar and home battery system with no upfront cost, no financing, and no repayments.

Electricity bills are out of control, but a fairer, simpler market is possible where energy companies compete for us, so we don't have to shop around.

The network company that first called for the introduction of rooftop solar export tariffs has this month started charging the so-called "sun tax" to retailers on its grid.

Electricity retailer cops fine for using marketing methods that are banned in Victoria, including cold-calling customers and making "win-back" offers.

Despite the majority of Australians thinking energy efficiency matters, complexity, confusion and cost concerns continue to stall the clean energy revolution in the home.

Modern heat-pump technology means air conditioning is becoming the go-to solution in hot weather. But new research says we should take a “fan-first” approach to cooling.

ANU Senior researcher Dr Cheng Cheng reveals the electorates that could benefit most from renewables, and the MPs that can help or stand in their way.