As power companies seek new ways to balance supply and demand, one option they’re turning to is virtual power plants. Here’s how they work.
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Beware of the efficiency claims made by heat pump manufacturers
Without effective efficiency standards for heat pumps, householders are out in the cold on how to compare heat pump hot water systems.
Rooftop solar rebate adjusts, again, to allow for double dipping
Solar Homes scheme adjusted, again, this time to allow double dipping on the rebate offered on rooftop PV panels, under certain circumstances.
Electrifying the farm: A regional family’s journey off fossil fuels
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.
Heat pump boom: Installs jump 70 pct as homes prepare for electric future
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.
New grant scheme seeks to streamline bulk home electrification
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.
The passing of a solar pioneer – Vale Peter Pedals
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.
Are rooftop solar fires really spiking? How to keep your system safe and out of the news
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?
“Heat pumps for everyone:” Octopus unveils new smart, clean home heating system
Renewable energy company Octopus Energy has unveiled a smart home heating system called Cosy Octopus, billed as the “next stage in smart heat revolution.”
Farmers are famously self-reliant. Why not use farm dams as mini-hydro plants?
For farmers seeking more independence from the grid, the water in their dams could offer yet another form of energy self-reliance.