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NSW Government

NSW aims for a million solar battery homes in landmark consumer energy strategy for no coal grid
NSW’s new Consumer Energy Strategy aims for 1 million homes and small businesses kitted out with solar batteries by 2035, crucial for a no coal grid.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 16, 2024

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Solar

Commercial and industrial rooftop solar could fill Eraring gap, and turn buildings into batteries
Report finds 28GW of new rooftop solar could be installed on C&I roof spaces across Australia, offering significant bill reductions to businesses and huge potential benefits to the grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 6, 2024

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Electrification

More than just panels on rooftops: How to make the most out of household PV and batteries
Experts say approaches that allow local communities to be involved in renewable energy projects, and share benefits of household resources, will accelerate the transition.
Rachel Williamson

May 9, 2024

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AEMO

“Unparalleled:” Rooftop solar now a major player in Australia’s grid, but households need more batteries
Rooftop solar now delivers 11.2% of Australia’s energy and is the fourth largest energy source in the country.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 16, 2024

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Rooftop PV

Ministers put consumer energy on agenda. Is this a turning point or Groundhog Day?
State and federal energy ministers agree to develop a national roadmap for customer‑owned energy resources – from rooftop solar to electric vehicles. Is this a win?
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 27, 2023

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Renewables

Aware Super to plough up to $2 billion into small scale solar and battery projects
One of Australia’s biggest super funds is prepared to plough up to $2 billion in small scale solar and batteries, a sector ignored by big investors.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 18, 2023

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Smart Energy

How to unlock $250 billion in energy assets under (and on) our own roofs
Six policy changes to unlock Australia’s powerhouse of behind-the-meter energy assets to further benefit consumers and hit our climate targets.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 13, 2023

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Solar

Power to the people: Why rooftop solar is key to Australia’s renewables target
Distributed energy resources are the only renewable sector growing fast enough to help Australia meet its energy goals, and overcome vested interests.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 9, 2023

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Solar

Dead duck curve: Rooftop solar saturation can be big win for consumers and grid
Modelling shows how good policy and regulation can put the famous solar duck curve to sleep and share the benefits of rooftop solar with everyone.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Apr 27, 2023

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Smart Energy

Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero
Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.
Gabrielle Kuiper

Jun 1, 2022

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