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Cheaper power from the balcony: Plug-in solar and batteries could open the energy transition to renters. 

Cheaper power from the balcony: Plug-in solar and batteries could open the energy transition to renters. 

Allowing balcony or plug in solar will make it easier to access cheaper, cleaner electricity without owning the roof.
Australia’s most successful renewables and storage developer seals huge debt deal to pave way for next round of projects

Australia’s most successful renewables and storage developer seals huge debt deal to pave way for next round of projects

Australia’s most successful renewable and storage developer raises $A1.8 billion in new debt to refinance existing portfolio and free up capital for future projects.
Corporate buyers for wind and solar output are still rare, but the market is hurtling towards a contracting cliff

Corporate buyers for wind and solar output are still rare, but the market is hurtling towards a contracting cliff

It’s been a big and transitional year for wind and solar PPAs in Australia, but experts warn of a looming “contracting cliff” that could catch some energy users short.
Ratings system designed to restore trust in wind and solar developers goes live, with first batch scoring well

Ratings system designed to restore trust in wind and solar developers goes live, with first batch scoring well

Online rating tool that ranks renewable energy developers and transmission companies against seven key criteria, including engagement and conduct, goes live.
Data centres without sufficient firm power could be switched off under Bowen rule change proposal

Data centres without sufficient firm power could be switched off under Bowen rule change proposal

Electricity market rule changes could see data centres forced to power down to assist grid stability.
Bushfire smoke chokes output from solar farms, even more than 100 km away, researchers find

Bushfire smoke chokes output from solar farms, even more than 100 km away, researchers find

Researchers estimate output from solar farms in worst bushfires would have fallen by up to 70 pct within 50 km of hotspots, and 40 pct in regions more than 150km away.
Victoria Coalition promises quick review of transmission plans, as it soft pedals stance on renewables

Victoria Coalition promises quick review of transmission plans, as it soft pedals stance on renewables

Victoria’s likely next energy minister seeks to woo clean energy summit, promising quick fire review of transmission plans and conceding dominant role to be played by renewables.
“Big savings:” Fortescue signs first 3rd party customer for its giant Pilbara “green grid”

“Big savings:” Fortescue signs first 3rd party customer for its giant Pilbara “green grid”

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue signs up owner of huge lithium mine as the first customer of its giant “green grid” in the Pilbara.