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Australians are installing batteries at a record rate, as rooftop solar heads for major new milestone
Latest data from the Clean Energy Council finds Australia hurtling towards a major new milestone for rooftop solar capacity and adding batteries to the mix at a record rate.
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New Senate committee to focus on transparency and accountability of energy regulators and operator
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