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Solar power is not an option for many households. How can we give them better support?
New research shows that without better government support, many people will miss out on the power bill busting benefits of rooftop solar.
How “flexible exports” will save us from the Big Solar Button
South Australia’s current grid woes give us a feel for the state of rooftop solar management ‘in the wild’ – and it’s much more interesting than it would first appear.
Top tips to get through a summer of soaring power prices
With electricity prices forecast to continue their upwards march, here are some tips from the experts on how to stay cool, in power and on budget this summer.
Microgrids provided electric sanctuaries amid the devastation of Hurricane Ian
Microgrids kept power flowing in residential communities, retail establishments, medical facilities, a university and manufacturing operations across four states.
When the grid goes down, can solar and batteries power your home?
As Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc in the US, a Berkeley Lab team explores what it takes for homes and buildings to ride out long power outages with solar and batteries.
7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do
Energy efficiency upgrades represent a step in the right direction, but much more remains to be done to future-proof Australian homes.
Recycling centre tests solar system made of second-hand panels in landmark pilot
A waste and recycling centre in regional New South Wales has become the testing ground for a groundbreaking solar project – the installation of an 8kW PV system using second-hand panels.
RACQ takes majority stake in leading PV installer, in pivot to solar and storage
Queensland motoring organisation takes majority stake in one of the state’s biggest solar companies, and flags new deal on panels and batteries.
Community batteries pave way for hundreds more rooftop solar systems in Broome
Horizon Power says two community-scale batteries installed at coastal resort town of Broome will free up more than 1,400kW of new rooftop PV hosting capacity to residents and businesses.