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No, Ray Hadley, the collapse of Zen does not mean renewables have failed, nor that more coal will be burned
Zen Energy’s failure has inspired the usual suspects to claim renewables don’t work. Curiously, planes still fly even after the collapse of Ansett, Compass, Rex and Bonza.“It’s literally life changing for us:” The drought-stricken farmers looking to wind and solar to secure their future
New England farmers say their future, and their succession plans, depend on their ability to host wind, solar and even transmission, and are angry about efforts to stop them.
Do 10 pct of solar panels really arrive broken? Probably not, but best to double check
Industry insiders reject a persistent anecdote that 10% of solar panels arrive at major projects broken, but testers say they wouldn’t be surprised.
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No, Ray Hadley, the collapse of Zen does not mean renewables have failed, nor that more coal will be burned
Zen Energy’s failure has inspired the usual suspects to claim renewables don’t work. Curiously, planes still fly even after the collapse of Ansett, Compass, Rex and Bonza.
“It’s literally life changing for us:” The drought-stricken farmers looking to wind and solar to secure their future
New England farmers say their future, and their succession plans, depend on their ability to host wind, solar and even transmission, and are angry about efforts to stop them.Do 10 pct of solar panels really arrive broken? Probably not, but best to double check
Industry insiders reject a persistent anecdote that 10% of solar panels arrive at major projects broken, but testers say they wouldn’t be surprised.
Households are about to be offered 3 hours of free power. Who should sign up, and who should think twice?
This week marks the launch of federal Labor’s Solar Sharer Offer. Here’s how it will work, and why not all households should take up the offer of three hours of free power.
Electrifying Australia: Nine key problems facing homes and businesses, and where to from here
What are the biggest hurdles to electrifying Australia? We ask the people who are building, regulating, studying and living the transition.
V2G explainer: Safety and the current state of turning electric cars into batteries on wheels
Consumer interest in V2G is growing and new products are entering the market. But the standards and approval pathways in Australia remain immature.
Explainer: Can apartment buildings with centralised gas hot water systems go electric?
Like many households, apartments are looking replace centralised gas hot water systems with electric alternatives like heat pumps. But where to start? And what are some common pitfalls to avoid?
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