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- 'Extension cord to nowhere' looms large as Australia’s energy transition evolves Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Energy transition in flux amid struggle to build major power arteries Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- VicGrid releases guidelines for renewables developers after community angst Tue, 23 Sep 25, 5:48amVicGrid is cracking down on cowboys in the renewable energy sector, demanding that developers behave better or be refused access to the network.
- A power-hungry beast could smash forecasts of Australia's rising power demand Tue, 22 Jul 25, 4:54amAustralian power demand rose relentlessly until 2008, when it stopped growing. That record has finally been eclipsed, and experts say it is a sign of things to come.
- As AI drives our demand for power even higher, America offers a lesson Tue, 22 Jul 25, 4:54amAustralian power demand rose relentlessly until 2008, when it stopped growing. That record has finally been eclipsed, and experts say it is a sign of things to come.
- Falling feed-ins and new export tariff frustrate solar customers Tue, 8 Jul 25, 6:07amSA Power Networks has begun collecting an "export tariff" from energy retailers at the same time as many solar customers saw a reduction in their feed-in tariffs...
- Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids Sat, 21 Jun 25, 8:41amThe extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?
- Farmers may lock the gate on renewables in Victoria Tue, 20 May 25, 11:59amProducers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition.
- Farmers may lock gate as Victorian renewables push ploughs ahead Tue, 20 May 25, 11:59amProducers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition.
- Self-interest the main concern as households queue for subsidised battery boom Sun, 18 May 25, 5:06amDemand for household batteries in Australia is on the cusp of an explosion, and new data suggest most people are motivated by personal considerations.
- Solar farm able to power 36,000 homes approved by NSW government Fri, 16 May 25, 4:11pmThe project is big enough to power a quarter of the homes in the NSW Northern Rivers, and it could be the first of three for the rural area where it will be based.
- An energy giant 'drained' this householder's battery Fri, 9 May 25, 5:06amIn the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.
- Drained batteries and broken trust: Energy giant denounced over clean tech scheme Fri, 9 May 25, 5:06amIn the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.
- Could this cost-of-living relief push up rent? Mon, 7 Apr 25, 5:50amA solar panel rebate program for Queensland rental properties announced by the LNP more than a year ago will roll out by the end of the year, aiming to save renters up to $700 a year off power bills.
- Parties urged not to repeat solar 'mistakes' with batteries Mon, 7 Apr 25, 5:21amA top energy expert says governments must ensure households that can't access subsidies for batteries still get a benefit, and must not be penalised.