Bjorn Sturmberg, Author at RenewEconomy

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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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Governments

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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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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Community Power

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

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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