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Households tipped to spend $85 billion on energy upgrades, but renters and young Australians could miss out
Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.“Overlooked” challenge: Data centre boom could lift e-waste load 10-fold, increase “forever chemical” risks
Environmental authorities will be faced with a wave of new e-waste as data centre industry ramps up, including rising amounts of so-called “forever chemicals.”
“Australian first” grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery powers up, just as supplier halts production
Australia’s first grid-connected, industrial-scale sodium-sulfur battery will support materials processing plant and demonstrate novel long-duration storage tech.
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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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“Australian first” grid-connected sodium-sulfur battery powers up, just as supplier halts production
Massive and unprecedented injection of power as Super Battery tests its full shock-absorber capacity
“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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Proposed gas network revenue reforms leave consumers to pay for investors’ bad bets
In its draft determination on changes to the rules governing gas networks revenue recovery, the AEMC has misjudged who needs protecting.
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.
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“Overlooked” challenge: Data centre boom could lift e-waste load 10-fold, increase “forever chemical” risks
Environmental authorities will be faced with a wave of new e-waste as data centre industry ramps up, including rising amounts of so-called “forever chemicals.”
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How solar and a home battery turned my $200 power bill into a $190 credit
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