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When Greens elder Bob Brown addressed a throng of forest campaigners on Saturday, he did so beneath three suspended paper mache angels – dubbed courage, joy and compassion.
Australian renewables retailer and consumer energy pioneer hits the auction block
One of Australia’s landmark renewable energy “gen-tailers” is reportedly up for sale, with its major shareholder and its founder shopping around for buyers.
“Serious impact:” Budget home battery brand faces suspension from rebate due to non-compliance
Seven home battery models from one of the up and coming new budget brands on the Australian market are facing suspension from the federal rebate, after falling short on a number of key compliance measures.
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Australian renewables retailer and consumer energy pioneer hits the auction block
One of Australia’s landmark renewable energy “gen-tailers” is reportedly up for sale, with its major shareholder and its founder shopping around for buyers.
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Outback Australia has desperate need for rooftop PV and batteries to cut crippling dependence on imported diesel
Australia has installed half a million home batteries in the last year. But how many have been installed in remote, end-of-grid and off-grid communities? Next to none.
Second wave of big batteries will eat the dinner of fossil fuels, forcing some coal generators to close
The current second wave of big battery projects will kill the economics of most coal generators, but the grid still needs a lot more wind and solar.
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Native forests “at a crossroads” as Greens wrestle with which way to turn on carbon credit plan
When Greens elder Bob Brown addressed a throng of forest campaigners on Saturday, he did so beneath three suspended paper mache angels – dubbed courage, joy and compassion.
CIS-winning wind project seeks approval for fewer but taller turbines, and shorter blades, to protect bats
A 350 MW Victorian wind project is seeking approval for fewer but taller turbines, with shorter blades and greater ground clearance designed to reduce risks to threatened bats and other wildlife.
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The smart choice: How the energy transition made Australia the perfect option for this technology innovator
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How solar and a home battery turned my $200 power bill into a $190 credit
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