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- Rooftop solar, smart appliances increasing risk of cyber attack on Australia's power grid Mon, 14 Mar 22, 1:06pmThe widespread adoption of rooftop solar panels and smart appliances is increasing the risk of cyber attacks on Australia's electricity grid that could cripple the economy, experts warn.
- Electrify everything – a blueprint for decarbonising Australia Wed, 2 Mar 22, 8:05pmBy electrifying virtually everything, we can solve the climate change crisis. Electric vehicles, electric heating, electric cooking, a decarbonised grid – all powered by renewables and batteries. This is the future Australia...
- How three engineering mates built the most important Australian company you've probably never heard of Sun, 20 Feb 22, 5:30amFounded by three engineering mates in Brisbane, Tritium has quietly secured a large chunk of the global EV-charger market — even doing a deal with US President Joe Biden...
- Tritium started in a Brisbane shed. Now they're selling 'picks and shovels to the gold rush' Sun, 20 Feb 22, 5:30amFounded by three engineering mates in Brisbane, Tritium has quietly secured a large chunk of the global EV-charger market — even doing a deal with US President Joe Biden...
- Australia's biggest coal plant is to close early, but others are on life support that's costing millions Sun, 20 Feb 22, 7:38amTens of millions of dollars are being spent prolonging the lives of some Australian coal-fired power stations, despite some high-profile closures.
- Australia Tutup Pembangkit Listrik Batu Bara Terbesarnya karena Semakin Tidak Ekonomis Fri, 18 Feb 22, 11:35amPerusahaan Origin Energy mengajukan izin untuk menutup pembangkit listrik tenaga batu bara terbesar di Australia tujuh tahun lebih awal. Mereka berencana menggantinya dengan baterai berkapasitas 700 megawatt.
- Closure of Australia's largest power station 'unlikely' to hit prices, but sparks concern for grid stability Fri, 18 Feb 22, 5:58amEnergy experts have hosed down concerns the early closure of Eraring coal-fired power station near Newcastle could spark electricity price spikes and throw the security of the grid into peril.
- As household solar stresses the grid, WA and South Australia will have the power to turn it off Mon, 14 Feb 22, 7:33amAuthorities are moving to gain more control over rooftop solar panels amid a ballooning number of installations that are threatening to overload the grid at certain times.
- Bidirectional chargers for EVs are finally approved in Australia, and they'll be a game changer Mon, 14 Feb 22, 5:30amA new kind of charger that allows an electric vehicle to be used as a giant home battery is close to going on sale in Australia. So how does it work and is it worth the price?
- Household solar to be switched off as another state gains emergency grid management powers Mon, 14 Feb 22, 7:33amAuthorities are moving to gain more control over rooftop solar panels amid a ballooning number of installations that are threatening to overload the grid at certain times.
- Solar control - Katie McKenzie Mon, 14 Feb 22, 7:33am
- Australian demand for solar goes through the roof, smashing records Tue, 8 Feb 22, 6:18amBorder lockdowns and supply chain disruptions fail to slow the rampant uptake of rooftop solar in Australia where householders installed record amounts of new capacity last year.
- Power charge: Surging renewable energy levels send grid management costs soaring Tue, 1 Feb 22, 6:32amCosts incurred by the body that keeps the lights on across Australia are skyrocketing as surging levels of renewable energy increasingly challenge the security of the grid.
- NT solar trial looks to address energy poverty in remote Aboriginal communities Wed, 22 Dec 21, 8:05amRolling lockdowns in heatwave conditions across the Northern Territory has thrown a spotlight on high energy needs of remote communities, where having your power cut off can seriously impact your health...
- How renters can benefit from solar power — no roof required Tue, 14 Dec 21, 8:46amOne-third of households are locked out of installing solar panels on their rooftop. Is buying a "plot" in a community "solar garden" a way to access cheaper renewable energy and lower your power bills?