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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
WA nickel miner claims "first" solar hybrid plant on an Australian mine primarily funded on commercial basis.
Governments News & Commentary one step Renewables Solar Victorian Government
The sneaky war against renewables in the bush
If you live in a remote area of Victoria the government will subsidise your off-grid fuel needs ... and not if you power your off-grid home with solar.
Ever get the idea that the quitting the grid was reserved for low energy users, austere consumers or those unable to connect? Think again.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Solar
Diesel-busting portable solar technology wins ARENA backing
ARENA awards $289,725 for Canberra company to design, manufacture and test its rapidly redeployable Container Roll Out Solar System.
Australian Federal Government Governments Other Good Stuff Renewables Smart Energy Solar Storage
NEG’s reliability guarantee needs to empower businesses through choice
This summer, the RERT and demand response enabled Victoria and South Australia to survive without any major blackouts.
ACT Government Governments News & Commentary one step Solar Storage
Canberra arboretum goes green-er, ditching diesel for solar and storage
ACT's National Arboretum has replaced its diesel generator for 100% solar and battery storage – a shift that will pay for itself within 8 years.
Governments Other Good Stuff Renewables Solar United Kingdom
Energy incumbents are going on a ‘gorging spree’
Big fossil-fuel-based utilities are overcharging their customers, going on a “'gorging spree” while they still can.
Chinese battery and EV giant is ramping up its presence in Australia’s home energy storage market with its modular B-Box battery offering.
News & Commentary Onestep Renewables Solar
Goulburn Council floats solar PV as a way to cut water costs
Goulburn Council to commission feasibility studies into installing floating solar on government water stores, to slash power costs.
Climate Coal News & Commentary Renewables Solar
What’s next for Minerals Council’s coal and climate policy?
The abrupt and unexpected departure of the Minerals Council of Australia’s CEO, Brendan Pearson, may well be a crucial tipping point in Australia’s debate over domestic energy policy.
