Remote control: Network ability to switch off rooftop solar is to be extended to EV chargers, air conditioners, hot water and pool pumps.
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Saudi solar plant locks in new record low price for power: 1.04c/kWh
A 600MW solar project recently signed up to a power purchase agreement in Saudi Arabia has locked in a record low price of just over $US10/MWh ($A13/MWh).
Ireland to replace last coal plant with huge green hub and floating wind farm
Ireland to replace its last remaining coal generation with a huge 1.4GW floating wind farm, and create a new clean energy and green hydrogen hub.
Green hydrogen will triple South Australia wind and solar output by 2030
South Australia could reach 200 pct renewables by 2030 in green hydrogen scenario, but the outlook not so rosy in other modelling by AEMO.
Human hair can boost perovskite solar cell performance, new study finds
QUT researchers use human hair snippets gathered from Brisbane barber to create carbon dots and improve stability of perovskite solar cells.
“The winter problem:” Why Grattan says we shouldn’t aim for 100 pct renewables
Grattan says 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid is difficult because of a two-week period in winter, but solutions may be found.
Australia’s main grid hits record renewables high of 56 per cent on Sunday
Australia’s main grid hits record share of renewables on Sunday, despite many wind and solar farms switching off to dodge negative prices.
The “solar tax”: Why should households be charged to generate power?
If we must have a solar tax, let’s make sure it allows for flexibility in connection and tariff options for solar system owners as well as the networks.
Great Britain power grid had its greenest moment ever on Easter Monday
Great Britain’s electricity grid was the greenest it’s ever been on Easter Monday, thanks to good wind and solar conditions, and low demand.
The sun tax debate: misconception and false-accusation?
Some of the claims made by advocates of the solar export fee, or the sun tax, do not bear scrutiny.
