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  • When transmission lines fell, 16 Nissan Leafs show how EVs can provide the backup Australia needs
    Electric Vehicles

    When transmission lines fell, 16 Nissan Leafs show how EVs can provide the backup Australia needs

    Response to storm-triggered trip of Loy Yang A coal plant shows EVs can back up the grid, but shows we need to be smarter about how EVs charge during such emergencies.
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Jul 9, 2024
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  • A kid’s book is bringing the energy transition into homes, schools and parliaments

    A kid’s book is bringing the energy transition into homes, schools and parliaments

    Amy’s Balancing Act helps engage oft excluded audiences to build a shared understanding of how a 100% renewable energy system will work and be reliable.
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Dec 2, 2022
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  • Policy & Planning

    One skill shortage more than any is holding back Australia in the race to net zero

    There is a multitude of skills shortages that could threaten the low-carbon transition, but one stands out as critical to Australia’s future prosperity.
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Aug 31, 2022
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  • Are 19 million electric vehicle batteries equal to five Snowy 2.0s?
    Electric Vehicles

    Are 19 million electric vehicle batteries equal to five Snowy 2.0s?

    Australia’s car fleet – if fully electric – could provide as much storage five Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro schemes. Here’s why.
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Jul 31, 2020
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  • 5 impacts of living with solar + storage in an apartment

    5 impacts of living with solar + storage in an apartment

    It’s been over a year since we “flicked the switch” at Stucco. Has it lived up to our dreams of slashed bills and grid dependence?
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Apr 13, 2018
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  • Solar and storage in apartment blocks: innovations and road blocks
    Solar

    Solar and storage in apartment blocks: innovations and road blocks

    Solar and storage installations on Australian apartment blocks make up one of the largest and most rapidly growing sectors in our cities. So why aren’t we hearing more about them?
    Bjorn Sturmberg
    Aug 18, 2016
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