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SA network operator puts its head in the sand on solar storage
South Australia network operator reacts to threat of storage with rooftop solar by cancelling feed in tariffs – another attempt to protect conventional business models.
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Oct 31, 2013

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Energy truth: Solar reduces emissions despite variability
A new study by NREL busts some solar myths about cycling of fossil fuel generators and emissions reductions.
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Oct 10, 2013

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Virtual solar plants, virtually ready
The aggregation and control of distributed generation sources is starting to take off worldwide. For Australia, it could overcome two critical problems.
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Oct 3, 2013

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NSW Energy Security Summit: Old rhetoric rules the day
I can’t wait until a powerful energy leader finally breaks ranks and embraces the energy future that has well and truly arrived.
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Sep 30, 2013

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Australian solar retailers told how to behave
Australia may be the first country to impose a code of conduct for retailers of solar PV systems.
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Sep 27, 2013

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Going solar in the Australian bush
A seven-day escape to the Australian outback doesn’t mean an escape from solar. In fact, this hideaway in the Pilliga Scrub is surrounded by it!
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Sep 24, 2013

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Solar PV installation compliance just got easier
Hardware costs for a solar PV installation are decreasing, but the “soft costs” are increasing.
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Sep 6, 2013

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A geek’s quest for a (very big) solar fridge
There is a clearly an opportunity for someone to specialise in energy-efficient portable refrigeration products, even solar-powered ones.
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Sep 1, 2013

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Solar PV vs coal generation: which takes up more space?
Solar PV generation might need around double the land space than coal, but when lifetime costs are taken into account the picture changes dramatically.
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Aug 29, 2013

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How time-of-use pricing works to cut my power bills
You won’t hear the utilities say it, but with just a bit of attention to detail, TOU can save households money on electricity.
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Aug 15, 2013

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WA’s solar shocker (take 2): Caution, Luddites at work
WA is taking energy policy back to the 1950s, boosting spending on networks and coal, providing incentives for air-conditioning, and then cutting agreed solar tariffs.
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Aug 9, 2013

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The best and safest bets for solar consumers
New solar industry analysis explores how buyers can pick a safe bet in the ever changing landscape of Australian PV manufacturers.
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Aug 1, 2013

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