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Is solar power really cheaper than wind in Australia?
The cut-price tariff negotiated between Origin and FRV for the 100MW Clare solar farm is not quite what it seems. Still, the outlook is good for solar – both large scale and rooftop – in Australia.
David Leitch

May 11, 2016

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Renewable energy versus nuclear: dispelling the myths
Don’t believe the spurious claims of nuclear shills constantly doing down renewables. Clean, safe renewable energy technologies have the potential to supply 100% of the world’s electricity needs
Mark Diesendorf

Apr 22, 2016

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Australia’s energy system is outdated and a shambles. It needs a reboot
Our electricity market is a shambles. Here are some ways that an old and outdated system can be made better.
Miriam Lyons

Apr 19, 2016

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‘Blackout Blackmail’: Utility, regulator accused of scare campaign over gas cuts
Report suggests California regulators and the gas company are purposely scaring the community and legislature into putting the leaking storage facility back online.
Samantha Page

Apr 14, 2016

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Wind and solar standouts in stellar year for renewables
Renewable energy set new records in 2015 for dollar investment, and all in a year in which prices of oil, coal and gas plummeted.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 25, 2016

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Lithium: Australia needs to recycle and lease to be part of the boom
Australia has an opportunity to capitalise on the increasing global demand for lithium batteries by developing recycling systems and creating models for leasing the resource.
Damien Giurco and Ben McLellan

Mar 22, 2016

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Dispelling the nuclear ‘baseload’ myth: nothing renewables can’t do better!
Renewables, too, can supply baseload power – and something far more valuable: supply power flexibly according to demand.
Mark Diesendorf

Mar 18, 2016

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My Tesla Powerwall: Tales of an early adopter
A Sydney household’s perspective on pairing home battery storage – a 6.4kWh Tesla Powerwall – with a 5kW rooftop solar system. How much solar power is being exported, how much is being imported… and when to bake cake.
Nick Pfitzner

Mar 17, 2016

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AGL unveils largest demand response trial, combing solar + storage
AGL is working with 68 Melbourne households to trial how to to balance electricity demand spikes in hot weather and, ultimately, cut costs.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 11, 2016

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Shout out for the quiet energy revolution
The impact of lifting energy productivity via smarter energy management, energy efficiency and load management may have an even bigger impact over coming years.
Chris Dunstan

Feb 19, 2016

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Energy star ratings for homes? Good idea, but it needs some real estate flair
The idea that real estate sellers should disclose a home’s energy efficiency has been around for a while. But how can this be done in a way that will make a real difference to prospective home buyers?
Stephen White

Feb 18, 2016

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How to get the best value for money out of the coming home battery boom
Before jumping into the home battery market, make sure you do your research.
Jemma Green and Peter Newman

Feb 9, 2016

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